Allison Evans
"Changing the world one reaction at a time"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,583 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO48disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO374gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,028minutesspent exercising
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UP TO260minutesspent learning
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UP TO7.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO24whole food mealsconsumed
Allison's actions
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
Do at Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
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.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Research Voter Suppression
Do at Home
I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.
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.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Community
Sign Up to Vote
Do at Home
I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
Community
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Do at Home
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Happiness
Do at Home
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Joyful Movement
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
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.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
Do at Home
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
Do at Home
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
Do at Home
I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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?
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Allison Evans 10/27/2021 3:08 PMLess than 8 more hours to go! Let’s finish strong! -
Allison Evans 10/27/2021 10:56 AMLast day to get those challenges and actions completed! We can do it! -
Allison Evans 10/27/2021 9:09 AMUntil the next ecochallenge, I hope to continue what I've started and even learn and try new things. -
Allison Evans 10/27/2021 7:52 AMThis challenge has given me an opportunity to better my actions and habits that will lead to a better life and world. -
Allison Evans 10/27/2021 7:51 AMHaiku of the day, courtesy of Mike Johnson
"The best kind of wrapHolds inside a treasured gift:Our vibrant future" -
Allison Evans 10/27/2021 7:50 AMChange reaction. Creating a better world one action at a time. -
Allison Evans 10/27/2021 7:49 AMOne thing that I have learned over the last couple weeks is how easy it can be the change habits and work towards a better world. It just takes one action at a time. -
Allison Evans 10/27/2021 7:47 AMOver the last couple of weeks, I have come to love the journey and challenge of building a sustainable world. -
Allison Evans 10/27/2021 7:47 AMIt's the last day! Don't give up yet; let's finish strong! -
Allison Evans 10/26/2021 10:42 PMAs we head into the last day of this challenge, I hope we can all remember and continue our search for a more sustainable world.