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2019 People's Ecochallenge

October 2 - October 23, 2019

Indigo Truitt

Columbia Bank

"A very happy young woman looking forward to a bright and wonderful future."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,363 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

community event

hosted or attended
UP TO

0.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

188

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

44

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

22

pounds

waste composted
UP TO

204

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

public officials or leaders

contacted
UP TO

5.0

trees

planted
UP TO

22

whole food meals

consumed

Indigo's actions

Community

Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Choose a Carbon Offset

If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will spend 20 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Join An Outdoor Project

I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Indigo Truitt 10/23/2019 1:51 PM

Loving this sunshine and beautiful fall colors!

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Indigo Truitt 10/23/2019 10:59 AM

Last day, last day! Had such a blast keeping up with the challenge again this year!

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Indigo Truitt 10/22/2019 8:43 AM

Happy National Make a Dog's day! Go make all the cute pups in your life happy today!

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Indigo Truitt 10/21/2019 10:41 AM

Wish there were greener options for candy to give out on Halloween!

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Indigo Truitt 10/21/2019 8:29 AM

Woke up a little extra early for a good walk today to appreciate the fall colors and fresh air!

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Indigo Truitt 10/20/2019 10:22 AM

Keepin It green, even on the weekends!

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Indigo Truitt 10/18/2019 8:59 AM

Excited to expand my indoor garden this weekend!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Forage for My Food

People are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations. What is your chief motivation for foraging?

Indigo Truitt 10/18/2019 8:57 AM

I find joy in finding things, I feel a deeper appreciation for the item then if I were to just go out to a store and buy something

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Join An Outdoor Project

How well do you know the area you live in? In what ways is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you?

Indigo Truitt 10/18/2019 8:55 AM

I've lived in the same general area my entire life so I can drive around for hours without ever being lost for more than a few minutes. I can appreciate knowing my surroundings, but I also enjoy the thrill of being in a new space and exploring

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Indigo Truitt 10/18/2019 8:48 AM

It's an outdoor exercise that forces you to slow down, work carefully and strongly, and be aware of the plant you are working with.

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