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Welcome to The People's Ecochallenge!

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The People's Ecochallenge
October 6 - October 27, 2021
Lindsey Marx's avatar

Lindsey Marx

Mayo Clinic

"Working towards creating more joy and connection by keeping things simple, wanting and spending less by using what we have and buying second hand."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 146 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    advocacy action
    completed
  • UP TO
    3.0
    hours
    volunteered

Lindsey 's actions

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

Do at Home

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

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

Simplicity

Buy Nothing

I will refrain from buying anything throughout the month (other than what is needed for health and safety) and instead live with what I have or learn about Buy Nothing groups in my area.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Join a Local CSA

Do at Home

I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

Do at Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Community

Volunteer in My Community

Do at Home

I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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
    How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
    Lindsey Marx's avatar
    Lindsey Marx 10/07/2021 11:04 AM
    Think about if I really like the item and how long it will last. Ask myself what this item will replace or what gap it will fill
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    Lindsey Marx 9/15/2021 7:00 AM
    Super excited to try intentionally experiment with some new actions and habits- and clear out the clutter in my home!
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