The People's Ecochallenge 2025

October 1 - October 31, 2025

Amy Betts

""You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference..." ~Jane Goodall"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,004 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

locally sourced meal

consumed
UP TO

2,015

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

305

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

15

pounds

waste avoided
UP TO

100

donations

made
UP TO

2,280

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

158

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

5.0

hours

volunteered
UP TO

70

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

200

minutes

spent learning

Amy's actions

Health

Go Get a Check Up

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio for Alignment with My Values

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

Simplicity

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

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

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Products in my Home

Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 30 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 1 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Replace Screen Time with Other Activities

I will replace 60 minutes of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate or Create a Moment of Silence

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer 4 hours in my community during the challenge.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Repair a Broken Item

I will repair at least one item that is broken, but is repairable. This might be items like garden tools, sewing machine, small appliances, electronics, clothing, and more.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Take the Pre-Survey

Take the Pre-Event Survey

I’ll take a short pre-survey to share what motivated me to join — and earn 15 points! (If I already took the survey by email, I’ll just mark this action complete to get my points.)

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Donate Food in My Community

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

Waste

Research Local Waste and Landfill Sites

I will spend 45 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Amy Betts 10/31/2025 8:56 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
It was amazing how much more gets done when not staring at a phone or television. Spent most of the time out in the yard in the fresh air. This winter will turn to inside things like tidying up closets and getting rid of things that are being kept for "just in case" :-)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

Where are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?
Amy Betts 10/31/2025 8:54 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
Gravelly Lake and Puget Sound are the nearest fresh and salt-water bodies of water.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Amy Betts 10/31/2025 8:52 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
North Tacoma and the west slope were affected by the Ruston Asarco mill for 100 years until the late 80's when it sat idle. Over the past 30 years, soil reclamation and redevelopment have made the entire area much more environmentally friendly, with Point Definance Park and miles of trails as the crown jewel.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?
Amy Betts 10/30/2025 9:00 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
Hunger should not be allowed, especially for children who have no control over their situation.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Amy Betts 10/21/2025 4:53 PM
- Pet Parent 🐾
Was able to explore a trail in beautiful Park City, Utah - started with a farming museum and then up into the hills.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?
Amy Betts 10/10/2025 8:33 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
Most paint stores like Sherwin Williams and Benjamin Moore will accept latex and oil-based paint for recycling. Need to call ahead to make sure. Old stand alone air conditioner units are much harder to recycle. Right now, only option is through the landfill service - they are still recycled, thought.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

In what ways can you increase the positive impacts and decrease the negative impacts of your financial investments?
Amy Betts 10/08/2025 3:14 PM
- Pet Parent 🐾
As I work through wants vs needs, ensure that my spending and investment decisions support my financial goals without harming others or my community. This means carefully assessing the full supply chain impact of products, services and investments when making financial decisions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Amy Betts 10/06/2025 5:05 PM
- Pet Parent 🐾
Exclusively purchase organically grown fruits and vegetables. While more expensive monetarily, they are less expensive in terms of health and environmental outcomes.

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- Kylie Janssen 10/06/2025 5:19 PM
  
  Pet Parent 🐾
  Hi Amy! I know some people try to go vegetarian. It could be worth a try
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Amy Betts 10/03/2025 8:18 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
I plan to spend more time reflecting on family connections.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?
Amy Betts 10/03/2025 8:17 AM
- Pet Parent 🐾
Eating fruits and vegetables is cleaner although they often take more time to clean and prepare.

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