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Welcome to 2019 People's Ecochallenge!

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2019 People's Ecochallenge
October 2 - October 23, 2019
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October 2 - October 23, 2019

POWERful People

Duke Energy

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 7,419
    TOTAL

team impact

  • UP TO
    878
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    326
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    8.0
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,030
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    18
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    14
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    1,595
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    182
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    102
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1,540
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    14
    pounds
    waste composted
  • UP TO
    64
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    940
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    2,735
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    32
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    25
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    410
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    540
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    102
    plastic straws
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    56
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    1,082
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    3.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    9.9
    pounds
    food waste prevented

Team Feed

Recent updates from this team
  • October 23 at 4:35 AM
    Good Morning, Team POWERful People!  Today is the LAST day of our challenge!  Thank you for participating in this event with me!  This challenge helped make me much more aware of how I can impact our environment.  My hope is that the challenge made you more aware, also.
    Donna Lineberger's avatar
    Donna Lineberger
  • October 23 at 4:30 AM
    Over the past 3 weeks, I have discovered that I spend money on non-essential items, daily.  I worked and will continue to think through my purchases when I am shopping. I do not shop much at all, but I will think through each purchase before I pay.
    Donna Lineberger's avatar
    Donna Lineberger
  • October 22 at 7:48 AM
    A little appreciation for what you have goes a long way for long term happiness.
    Eric Stone's avatar
    Eric Stone
  • October 22 at 5:45 AM
    Families wasting $1,500/year on average is not entirely surprising when you realize a lot of families get groceries in bulk. It's difficult to estimate how much you're going to eat over a long period of time and in most cases a lot of the food goes to waste/expires. I think meal prepping with more frequent grocery shopping is a more efficient...
    Ejovi Ovhori's avatar
    Ejovi Ovhori
  • October 22 at 5:29 AM
    I hope you all are finding this eco-challenge pilot meaningful! Please look for survey coming your way soon. 
    Julie Hyde's avatar
    Julie Hyde
  • October 22 at 4:34 AM
    Good Morning!  Happy, rainy Tuesday!  Only one more day for the challenge!  Check-in with your actions!
    Donna Lineberger's avatar
    Donna Lineberger
  • October 22 at 4:08 AM
    On my camping trip this weekend, I shared my goals for the EcoChallenge with my friends.  I encouraged everyone with me to reduce their waste and avoid using disposable items.
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    Karen Tanner
  • October 21 at 10:59 AM
    Happy Monday!  How did your challenge go this past weekend?  Anyone using any new habits?  I will have to say, that tracking my spending has been very rewarding! 
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    Donna Lineberger
  • October 21 at 7:36 AM
    Keep the momentum going team!
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    Eric Stone
  • October 20 at 7:04 PM
    Failed to check in, yesterday and almost missed today. 
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    Donna Lineberger

22 Team Members

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Recently active team members
  • October 23, 2019
    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 10/23/19
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    Sherry Andrews
    + 5
  • October 23, 2019
    Posted to Your Feed on 10/23/19
    Donna Lineberger's avatar
    Donna Lineberger
    + 5
  • October 23, 2019
    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 10/23/19
    Julie Hyde's avatar
    Julie Hyde
    + 5
  • October 23, 2019
    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 10/23/19
    Jen Davis's avatar
    Jen Davis
    + 5
  • October 23, 2019
    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 10/23/19
    Brian Swayney's avatar
    Brian Swayney
    + 5
  • October 23, 2019
    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 10/23/19
    Anna Schnars's avatar
    Anna Schnars
    + 5
  • October 22, 2019
    Added a Profile Banner Image
    Eric Stone's avatar
    Eric Stone
    + 5
  • October 22, 2019
    Completed One Daily Action on 10/22/19
    Shenna Patterson's avatar
    Shenna Patterson
    + 5
  • October 22, 2019
    Answered a Reflection Question
    Ejovi Ovhori's avatar
    Ejovi Ovhori
    + 15
  • October 22, 2019
    Completed More Than One Daily Action on 10/22/19
    Amanda Wells's avatar
    Amanda Wells
    + 5

Competitions

CHALLENGER MEMBERS POINTS CHALLENGED MEMBERS POINTS  
CHALLENGER: POWERful People Challenger Team Members: 22 Challenger Points: 7419 Winning?: VS. CHALLENGED: EarthSavers Challenged Team Members: 21 Challenged Points: 9365 Winning?: