Emily Andrist

JEELA

"do better"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,158 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

79

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

285

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

615

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

405

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

2,125

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

1,093

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

9.9

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

38

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Emily's actions

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

SIGN UP TO VOTE

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)

COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Used Clothes

I will spend 15 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

COMPLETED 42
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 36
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 41
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?

Emily Andrist 11/30/2020 12:34 PM

This ecochallenge has really taught me a lot about myself and my surrounding community. After this challenge is over I plan to continue making and maintain the changes I have made to my lifestyle that will hopefully result in a more sustainable world.

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Emily Andrist 11/18/2020 3:44 PM

I think that my campus ecochallenge is going fairly well. I am enjoying changing small things in my life that in turn make the world a better place.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health More Fruits and Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

Emily Andrist 11/18/2020 3:43 PM

Personally, eating less meat makes me feel less groggy and sluggish throughout the day. Eating more fruits and vegetables makes me feel more energized and ready for the day ahead.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Down the Computer

What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

Emily Andrist 11/17/2020 11:43 AM

There are a lot of easy and simple things people can do to save energy and reduce the environmental footprint. Some things are turning off lights, turning up the thermostat when you leave, or taking cooler, shorter showers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?

Emily Andrist 11/17/2020 11:34 AM

Spending more time outside allows me to clear my head and focus on what I need to. Taking time out of the day to simply relax and not focus so seriously makes it easier to focus later on.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Emily Andrist 11/17/2020 11:26 AM

Practicing gratitude allows me to look past whatever is currently going on in my life. The issues that are significant now will not be in the near future.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Emily Andrist 11/10/2020 4:24 PM

Through walking, I am able to appreciate the area I live in more than I did driving through it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community SIGN UP TO VOTE

Why is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?

Emily Andrist 11/03/2020 2:31 PM

Voting is an important action we should all take to help improve the world around us. The people we vote for choose the way the environment is protected.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Meditate

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

Emily Andrist 11/03/2020 2:27 PM

I would like to spend more time reflecting on myself and improving my self-worth.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

Emily Andrist 11/03/2020 2:26 PM

I feel like richer countries usually have a culture that encourages the consumption of meat. While in many developing countries it is not custom to eat meat because there is little to no access to meats on a daily basis.

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