Ecochallenge.org

The People's Ecochallenge

October 6 - October 27, 2021

Lauren Combs

Comerica Michigan Team

"It's about the journey"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
370 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1,040

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

160

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

100

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

200

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

92

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

110

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched

Lauren's actions

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

Do at Home

I will watch 1 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk Outside

Do at Home

I will take a walk outside for 15 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Core Values

Do at Home

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

Do at Home

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minutes practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation to nurture love and compassion for myself and others.

COMPLETED 12
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

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

Do at Home

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 15 minute(s)

COMPLETED 12
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
Simplicity

Social media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Lauren Combs 10/13/2021 6:44 AM
We went camping where there was no internet or cell phone connection- that was real down time!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

What did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?
Lauren Combs 10/07/2021 10:49 AM
I watched The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson on Netflix which examines her cold case murder from 1992. The handling of that case is a stark contrast to the nationwide search for Gabby Petito and law enforcement engagement to track down the killer. All peoples are deserving of justice and murder has no statute of limitations.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

How does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?
Lauren Combs 10/07/2021 7:10 AM
This water calculator tool gives a broader perspective of all aspects of water consumption and a lot of tips on how to make a difference!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal

What are your top 3-5 core values? How did you narrow it down to those as being your core values?
Lauren Combs 10/06/2021 11:52 AM
Top core values:
1. Faith and Family
2. Work/Life Balance
3. Economic Independence

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Lauren Combs 10/06/2021 11:35 AM
Hi, looking forward to establishing more healthy habits with this eco-challenge!

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Lauren Combs 9/23/2021 8:28 AM
Tip to get more participants- share Kristen Bloser email dated 9/10/21 with your team:

Hi, everyone!

I know we’re all so busy and before we know it the year will be over, right? Do you have Sustainability as one of your PMP development goals? There’s a fun and easy way to get involved by participating in the virtual eco-challenge on the Comerica team (see email below on how to register).

You can focus on person wellness, simplicity, energy, or a variety of other action categories and learn simple ways to make a difference. Plus, you can get credit in Your Talent Center toward the Master of Sustainability Awareness program!

Also, the Comerica markets have a friendly competition and the team accumulating the most points will be recognized on Connect! 😊

If you commit to at least one environmental sustainability action and take action on that commitment during the challenge, your participation in the Ecochallenge is eligible for MSA Credit using the “Participate in the Eco Challenge” activity.

(register by October 6th to participate in the entire 21-day challenge)

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