Ecochallenge.org

The People's Ecochallenge

October 6 - October 27, 2021

Cindy Sheehy

GICW- OPERATION -SEM Energy Team

"Improvement happens every day"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
821 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

conversations

with people
UP TO

1,435

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

75

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

390

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

112

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted

Cindy's actions

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Do at Home

I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

Do at Home

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Do at Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-Friendly Gardening

Do at Home

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Engage In Active Listening

Do at Home

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 10 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Forgiveness

Do at Home

I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

Do at Home

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

Do at Home

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

Do at Home

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

Do at Home

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Family Game Hour

Do at Home

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 10 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Joyful Movement

Do at Home

I will spend 15 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Calculate My Water Footprint

Do at Home

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

Do at Home

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household

Do at Home

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn It Off

Do at Home

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Cindy Sheehy 10/27/2021 2:45 PM

I made several loaves of zucchini bread while it was still in season and froze several. Now, I can have delicious, fresh bread all winter.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal Family Game Hour

How does being playful with others enrich your life?

Cindy Sheehy 10/27/2021 2:42 PM

The laughs and memories last much longer than the actual game. Also, who does not love bragging rights over your family members?

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Switch to Cold Water

What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?

Cindy Sheehy 10/27/2021 2:40 PM

I plan to compare my energy bills from this year and last year. Any savings can be set aside for some summer-time fun!!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

Cindy Sheehy 10/27/2021 2:35 PM

I learned that it takes 2,700 liters of water to make the average cotton t-shirt and that's enough drinking water for one person for 900 days.
By simply using clothing longer or purchasing used clothing, each person can conserve soooooooooo much water. Ask yourself - do i really need that new shirt?

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Cindy Sheehy 10/27/2021 2:28 PM

In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
-John Muir

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Joyful Movement

What's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?

Cindy Sheehy 10/27/2021 2:27 PM

We have a mini-dance party while cooking dinner.
Turn off the TV, turn on your favorite music and get some exercise while you are prepping food. Have fun with it and pair music styles with the cuisine.

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- Mahsha Ahanchian 10/27/2021 2:33 PM
  
  love what you wrote!
  
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Cindy Sheehy 10/27/2021 2:20 PM

This year's eco-challenge has been a great reminder on the small actions that can have a big impact.
I have been training myself to turn-off and/or unplug electrical equipment after use. This practice will create positive habits that will carry on well-after the eco-challenge is over.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

Father Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?

Cindy Sheehy 10/07/2021 9:06 AM

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go Get a Check Up

How do you practice self care?

Cindy Sheehy 10/06/2021 2:43 PM

Annual physicals might seem silly but they can save your life - literally! During my appt. last year, my doctor reminded me that I was late for my mammogram. I told her that I would schedule but was not in a big hurry. She had her nurse call me every week until I scheduled. This test uncovered breast cancer that was still treatable. Without my annual physical, I might have continued to procrastinate and been too late.
Just made my annual physical appointment!!

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Cindy Sheehy 10/06/2021 12:12 PM

Kicking off this year's Eco-Challenge and exited to see some new actions/goals. It's a great time to think about how our behaviors impact our communities and environment.

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