I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 8 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Community
Engage In Active Listening
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 1 conversations.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.
COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 120 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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 15
DAILY ACTIONS
Community
Talk To My Friends and Classmates
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends and/or classmates each day about the issue.
COMPLETED 6
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?
To generate 1 calorie of chicken meat, you must feed a chicken 9 calories. It's totally non-sustainable. But...it only costs 2 calories to make 5 calories of semen.
I would feel remiss if I did not throw away at least some trash and scraps for the buzzards to eat from. They've grown accustomed to a certain standard of living and we must pay our alimony.
My puppy tried to kill another puppy today in an attempt to quell the growing canine population that contributes to methane emissions which destroy the ozone layer. She was unfortunately thwarted from this sustainability mission when she tripped me and sprained my ankle. We retreated, no man gets left behind.
