Jackie Chernyak
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 550 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO270minutesspent learning
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UP TO215minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO455minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO20poundswaste avoided
Jackie's actions
Regenerating Nature
Explore My Area
Each day, I will spend 5 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, which might include a park, water body, trail, etc.
Regenerating Nature
Complete an Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, work, or other shared space to identify the next steps for saving energy.
Balancing Consumption
Reduce Social Media Use
I will use my social media only once per day.
Balancing Consumption
Know My Waste & Recycling Services
I will spend 30 minutes finding out how to recycle in my region, where landfills and/or waste sites are situated in my region, and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
Balancing Consumption
Track My Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases and identify my spending habits.
Balancing Consumption
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.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Track My PurchasesWhat have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?
Jackie Chernyak 10/24/2022 6:15 AMI typically am very good about budgeting but every once in a while, it's good to take a step back and re-evaluate. There are some purchases that I have let go (example: xfinity bill went up because promo ended) that can be changed in order to save more money. It is just a matter of dedicating the time and effort to take care of it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONRegenerating Nature Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?
Jackie Chernyak 10/24/2022 6:12 AMSpending more time outdoors makes you more aware of your surroundings. My husband and I walked to our market instead of driving and I noticed a house I've never noticed before! I must have passed it 1000 times until I became more aware while being outside. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Know My Waste & Recycling ServicesWhat did you find surprising or hopeful in your research?
Jackie Chernyak 10/24/2022 6:10 AMI looked up the garbage and recycling program in my Village/town. I have noticed that most houses have two cans, but I never realized that the smaller one meant for recycling was provided in addition for free. I can imagine how that would help people's motivation to recycle because you don't have to take the items anywhere different! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Repair a Broken ItemWhat did you fix and how did it go? Share a few pics if you can!
Jackie Chernyak 10/24/2022 6:07 AMI have repaired numerous charging cords: Between kids pulling at them and a pet rabbit who enjoys "spicy hay," I have been electrical taping the cords as opposed to throwing them away and buying new ones. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBalancing Consumption Reduce Social Media UseSocial media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also create echo chambers and take more time than we realize or intend to give. After completing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?
Jackie Chernyak 10/24/2022 6:04 AMI have noticed the more time I spend without social media-the less I miss it. It is such a habit to sit on the couch, bored, and scroll through my phone. Every empty moment I would scroll through Facebook but since being more mindful of it, I am able to fill my days with other (more important) things! -
Jackie Chernyak 9/22/2022 12:26 PMSo excited for this year's Ecochallenge! I always look forward to this :)-
Kristin Bloser 10/04/2022 9:23 AMThanks for being a repeat Ecochallenger!
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