Cathy Powers

Earth Advocates

"I aim to remain a life long learner on my impact to the planet!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
981 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

55

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

885

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

1,485

minutes

not spent in front of a screen

Cathy's actions

Balancing Consumption

Less Screen Time

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside and often with electronics with quality time outside walking, exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, observing nature, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Nourishing Food

Donate Food

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nourishing Food

Eat Plant-Based Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Regenerating Nature Spend Time Outside

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

Cathy Powers 10/25/2022 11:36 AM

I think the impact on a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens is most detrimental to mental wellbeing. That behavior promotes isolation. It erodes the sense of community too. Research shows us that communities that are outdoors, move throughout the day and embrace community have low rates of depression, etc. and notable longevity.

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Cathy Powers 10/21/2022 6:25 AM

I'm grateful that the Ecochallenge helped turn my thinking about supporting my local food pantry to ACTUALLY taking action to do so!

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Cathy Powers 10/17/2022 8:40 AM

Some basic meal planning and prep over the weekend will set me up for success this week! I have meatless meals prepped and ready to go.

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