October 6 - October 27, 2021

C Scherzer

"In 2021 Continue working towards creating more joy and connection by keeping things simple, wanting and spending less by using what we have and buying less or recycled."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,455 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

26

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

33

plastic straws

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

6.0

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

460

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

4.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

2.0

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

3.3

pounds of paper

have been saved
UP TO

3.9

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

588

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

27

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

documentaries

watched

C's 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

Water

5-Minute Showers

Do at Home

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

Do at Home

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

Do at Home

I will save up to 8 gallons (32 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow shower-head.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

Do at Home

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

Do at Home

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

Do at Home

I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

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

Community

Learn About Constructive Communication

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Say No to Plastic Straws

Do at Home

An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

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

Research My Investment Portfolio

Do at Home

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

Do at Home

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Forage for My Food

Do at Home

I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

Do at Home

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Learn More about Food Apartheid

Do at Home

I will spend 30 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

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

Transportation

Work From Home

Do at Home

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Research Restorative Justice

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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.

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?

C Scherzer 10/27/2021 8:04 PM
Great Finish everyone and nice take of the lead spot ALLISON EVANS Your participation in the challenge has been great !
Anyone else have any last minute surprises for us all?
Great job everyone!

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C Scherzer 10/27/2021 5:41 AM
Team-- Today is our last day -- Let's finish strong - But today be sure to focus on individual wellness & make sure to take care of yourself and remain mindful. Let's make sure to keep life in perspective and treat ourselves. Going on a walk, doing a short meditation, or just taking it easy are all great for mental health. You could also reach out to a coworker or family member to check how they're doing too!

Let's keep up the great work and sustainable actions. The little things add up and make all the difference!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

It takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. How have you used technology to replace in-person meetings or work this year?
C Scherzer 10/27/2021 5:35 AM
The add of the app we now use for calls and meeting made this easier so had to rely on that app when traveling for work or working remotely.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

How can you, your loved ones, the community, and environment all benefit from constructive communication?
C Scherzer 10/27/2021 5:32 AM
Constructive communication helps us to resolve conflicts in a positive way, before they spiral out of control and damage the communities various relationships.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing and Renewal

How can Restorative Justice help foster the well-being of both people and planet?
C Scherzer 10/26/2021 6:15 AM
It can help to create a more stable, positive community environment as this costs less than traditional justice processes, and can, if utilized correctly create stronger communities.

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C Scherzer 10/26/2021 6:02 AM
Reminder that there are only two days left of the challenge! The last day is Wednesday. If you can take on another challenge why not try today to spend some time learning about renewable energy. Pledge to do some research about renewable energy and how important it is!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

People are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations are just a few examples. What is your chief motivation for foraging?
C Scherzer 10/26/2021 5:53 AM
My motivation is transmitting local ecological knowledge, I'm looking forward to learning more about nature and native plants so I can help to protect them and share the knowledge so protection never ends.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community

What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
C Scherzer 10/25/2021 8:06 AM
By being able to focus on what the other person is saying, really helped to better understand the needs and information more accurately.

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C Scherzer 10/25/2021 6:30 AM
The people's eco challenge really helps as it gets us all following practices and performing actions that can lead to actions and lifestyles to be more environmentally friendly, which in turn helps to preserve the environment surrounding its natural resources for future and current generations. Change Reaction!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

How does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?
C Scherzer 10/24/2021 12:31 PM
Afterwards I understood that there is more we can do in our household and nne small step we took was we changed the kitchen sink to a low-flow faucet. Conventional faucets flow at around 5 gallons per minute, while low-flow faucets flow at 1.5 gallons per minute.

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