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Welcome to Campus Ecochallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Campus Ecochallenge expert in no time!

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Campus Ecochallenge

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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?

  • Erin Pedersen's avatar
    Erin Pedersen 4/01/2021 10:18 AM
    Hi everyone,

    Wow, thank you so much for your excellent participation in the March Campus Ecochallenge! 

    Our team's points total was 11,147! Some of the biggest impacts we made were:
    -Saved 1014 lbs of CO2 from being emitted
    -Spent 7209 minutes exercising (that's 120 hours!)
    -Spent 3894 minutes outdoors
    -Saved 384 gallons of water
    -Travelled 85 miles by foot (that's like walking from Vancouver to past Whistler!)
    -Spent 587 minutes being mindful

    The final point scores were as follows (top 5 students):
    Nikita Madhani - 2113
    Theresa Coles - 2089
    Sharmin Malik - 1812
    Sheldon Desa - 1158
    Camille Clores - 850

    Congratulations, Nikita! As the top point earner, you win the $500 tuition waiver. Excellent work! 

    Also, congratulations, Theresa - you were chosen to win this week's prize, a set of beeswax wraps. 

    If you're interested in a fun event for Earth Day, Thursday, April 22, check out In Conversation: Creatures of Convenience, put on by the KPU Library and Sustainable KSA: https://libguides.kpu.ca/library/news/Creatures-of-Convenience

    Have a wonderful Easter long weekend!

    Best,

    Erin 
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  • Theresa Coles's avatar
    Theresa Coles 4/01/2021 12:15 AM
    With ecochallenge I went out more enjoyed new exxperiences and became aware of challenges in my community I'm so happy KPU organized this event Thanks Erin!
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    Theresa Coles 4/01/2021 12:14 AM
    This experience has been awesome and im looking forward to doing this again :)
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    Theresa Coles 3/31/2021 7:24 PM
    I finished my scarf!! It’s a little too warm to wear out now but I’ll definitely be cozy next winter 😊
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  • Sharmin Malik's avatar
    Sharmin Malik 3/31/2021 4:37 PM
    Thanks everyone for making this challenge fun, especially Nikita and Theresa. You both guys had made me hooked up until the end  😂 I joined to have some change and fun and I really had. I am glad that this challenge has made me go up more outdoors. And, now I don't forget to turn off lights when not in use 😊
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    • Nikita Madhani's avatar
      Nikita Madhani 3/31/2021 5:11 PM
      Hahah it did end up getting a little competitive! Thanks for the shout out!! And thank you for making it fun and exciting too Sharmin!! :D
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    Nikita Madhani 3/31/2021 12:34 PM
    I just watched the documentary Seaspiracy last night. It was interesting to see how the film maker came to discover how sustainable fishing doesn't really exist in our world. I've come to learn the amount damage that is being done to our oceans and the extensive role the ocean plays in our environment. Although heartbreaking, I def recommend to watch! 
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  • Erin Pedersen's avatar
    Erin Pedersen 3/31/2021 11:58 AM
    Adjusted leaderboard, March 31 at 12pm:
    1. Theresa Coles, 1904 points ((1558 + 379) - 33)
    2. Nikita Madhani, 1823 points
    3. Sharmin Malik, 1740 points
    4. Sheldon Desa, 1103 points
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
    Emily Mark's avatar
    Emily Mark 3/31/2021 12:42 AM
    I would like to spend more time reflecting on myself. There is so much about me that I have not yet discovered. I believe that once I get to know myself better, I can work on the problem areas. This way I can help myself before helping someone else with their problems. 

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    • Erin Pedersen's avatar
      Erin Pedersen 3/31/2021 11:54 AM
      It's so weird how we don't know ourselves... seems like it should be simple, but it isn't!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
    Emily Mark's avatar
    Emily Mark 3/31/2021 12:31 AM
    My experience of mindful eating appeared to slow time. I was able to appreciate and enjoy the taste of my meal. Although I have heard that eating without distractions can make someone feel full faster, I am unsure if this applied to me during this challenge. 
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    • Erin Pedersen's avatar
      Erin Pedersen 3/31/2021 11:54 AM
      This is a big one for me - I usually read while I'm eating, it's a bad habit!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
    Emily Mark's avatar
    Emily Mark 3/31/2021 12:06 AM
    This challenge has allowed me to do things that I want to do but rarely do. Given that these activities are something that I want to do, it was easier to achieve. I spent this time in the kitchen to cook a healthy meal and try out recipes. I have also spent time planting wildflowers and planning for future garden projects. 
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    • Erin Pedersen's avatar
      Erin Pedersen 3/31/2021 11:53 AM
      That's great, Emily! Sometimes we all just need a little extra push :)
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