Ecochallenge.org

2019 People's Ecochallenge

October 2 - October 23, 2019

Austin Whitlow

EFI

"Help reduce my impact on the environment. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
982 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

38

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

3.0

trees

planted
UP TO

45

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted
UP TO

126

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

0.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

22

pounds

waste composted
UP TO

349

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

66

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Austin's actions

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Research Impact Investing

Simplicity

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

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

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Austin Whitlow 10/22/2019 6:09 AM

This challenge has been flying.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Research Impact Investing

How might impact investing help you better live your values?

Austin Whitlow 10/17/2019 12:58 PM

This is an interesting concept but hard to tell which fund will stick around.

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Austin Whitlow 10/14/2019 2:01 PM

Today is perfect weather for a walk.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Research My Investment Portfolio

In what ways can you increase the positive impacts and decrease the negative impacts of your financial investments?

Austin Whitlow 10/14/2019 7:09 AM

I enjoy researching investments.

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Austin Whitlow 10/10/2019 1:42 PM

Eating leftovers helps reduce food waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Advocate for More Food Options

What efforts would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods?

Austin Whitlow 10/10/2019 1:41 PM

Talked about getting locally sourced coffee for the office.

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- Dan Bly 10/17/2019 11:45 AM
  
  I might actually be able to help with that...
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Stay on the Ground

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

Austin Whitlow 10/10/2019 7:44 AM

Drove 20 hours with future Mother-in-Law rather than fly.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Plant Trees

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

Austin Whitlow 10/09/2019 1:39 PM

Planted 4 fruit trees double wammy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Austin Whitlow 10/09/2019 8:48 AM

I have a small herb garden with Basil and Catgrass

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Fix Leaky Faucets

Fixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?

Austin Whitlow 10/09/2019 8:46 AM

Leaky garden hose no more.

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- Angela Main 10/09/2019 1:03 PM
  
  We have a leaky faucet in the breakroom. I think you should fix it as well since you are so handy. :-)
  
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