
Allison Evans
"Changing the world one reaction at a time"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,583 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO24whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO260minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO374gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO48disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,028minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Community
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
Participant Feed
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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.