Ecochallenge.org

The People's Ecochallenge

October 6 - October 27, 2021

Michael Meiferd

Walgreens Boots Alliance

"Do my part as an individual, and help leaders in my sphere hold other accountable for their actions."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
938 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.0

advocacy actions

completed
UP TO

2.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

5.0

donations

made
UP TO

2.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

3,900

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

480

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

940

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

65

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

23

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

public officials or leaders

contacted
UP TO

125

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

Michael's actions

Community

Express My Support

Do at Home

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

Do at Home

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

Do at Home

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

Do at Home

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Saving Settings

Do at Home

I will learn about and update the power saving settings on my computer to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Do at Home

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn More about Food Apartheid

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Research Restorative Justice

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

Do at Home

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 20 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Do at Home

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 120 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 22
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?

Michael Meiferd 10/26/2021 1:32 PM

One more day. Another nice day for a long walk.

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Michael Meiferd 10/24/2021 6:48 PM

This is only my second year participating. I appreciate the opportunity to expand my focus on sustainability and renew my commitment and focus on my personal impact.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn More about Food Apartheid

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

Michael Meiferd 10/23/2021 9:58 AM

I read through the resources provided by the Natural Resources Defense Council to begin to understand the changing thinking, approach, and the power of the terminology to affect change with leaders and those in positions of power.

I want to advocate for and be part of a solution for food security. I signed up with the NRDC for alerts and opportunities to participate moving forward.

I also listened to the Point of Origin podcast on Food Apartheid (November 2020). It provided nice framework and reinforcement of these issues.

Food sovereignty is a difficult but worthy concept that is going to require significant changes in how we think about food. The company I work for has tried to be part of the solution at times, but probably cannot provide healthy and affordable options where they are most needed.

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- Francis Staskon 10/23/2021 12:35 PM
  
  Also support NRDC monthly and pay attention to their info and activities.
  
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Michael Meiferd 10/20/2021 11:05 AM

Enjoying the great weather in the Midwest. One of the simple bits of wisdom I carry with me is from Kurt Vonnegut. "... I urge you to please notice when you are happy, and exclaim or murmur or think at some point, 'If this isn't nice, I don't know what is.'"

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Michael Meiferd 10/15/2021 9:16 AM

I have found additional opportunities for outdoor activities now that the weather changed, and looking for more.

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Michael Meiferd 10/15/2021 9:15 AM

Enjoying additional mindfulness

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Power Saving Settings

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

Michael Meiferd 10/09/2021 5:45 AM

Natural light, no food waste, walk errands, etc.

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Michael Meiferd 10/02/2021 7:38 AM

Looking forward to another great event with the WBA team

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