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October 1 - October 31, 2024
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Molly Doerner

Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 525 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    7.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    214
    minutes
    spent learning

Molly's actions

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 documentaries about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Listen to a Food Podcast

I will spend minutes listening to a podcast about food.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

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

Health

Learn About War & Conflict Impacts on People + Planet

I will spend 60 minutes learning how conflict between people impacts people + planet.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Research Local Waste 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

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Tour a Waste Management Facility

I will spend at least 60 minutes touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Learn About Energy Issues on the Ballot

I will spend 45 minutes learning about local or national energy issues that will be on the voting ballot this fall.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Share My Why

Share My Why

I will share my Ecochallenge story and why I'm taking action for the planet.

UNCOMPLETED
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 Needs Vs. Wants
    How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

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    Molly Doerner 10/20/2024 11:28 AM
    Linked to our minimalist "needs vs wants" approach, reassessing creativity with critical consideration of Conservation... what do we actually create without destroying or depleting resource? Reminders to reclaim, reuse, & recycle in everything we create, making wishes from waste. ♻️
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    Molly Doerner 10/20/2024 11:17 AM
    Gratitude reminds me of reasons why we do, especially in times of turmoil, divide, & disconnect. From basic necessities to little luxuries, thinking on my place in the world, knowing there is room in-betweens to better balance & tighten the gaps. With Integrity. 🌱
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Listen to a Food Podcast
    What podcast did you choose and what did you learn on the podcast you listened to?

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    Molly Doerner 10/13/2024 10:17 PM
    This one was an interesting find (though technically not a podcast) as I have been following many videos posted in the aftermaths of Helene in WNC, a place I used to call home. The Aeroponic Tower Channel ( https://youtu.be/Uho9BZJm1Tg?si=Gd7tX1RuUJaL1b_p) is posting updates & footage from Marshall area (I believe) & today circled back to her homesteading, food growing security, & prep which is absolutely beautiful & hopeful to see in the wake of so much loss. I have some catching up to do but feel re-inspired by her work, sustainable service, & sharing. ❤️‍🩹🌱
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Support Pollution Reduction
    What environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?

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    Molly Doerner 10/11/2024 1:09 PM
    The EPA site is rich with information & links to local areas of concern. Go gently as it looks dauntingly overwhelming. The US map of Superfund Sites provides enough visual impact to keep trudging through for lasting solutions... & reminders of our long trains of neglect & abuses
    .

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 10/11/2024 8:44 PM
      Pretty disheartening - and I don't even see Hanford on the map in WA - though if I get back to this (yet another cyber rabbit hole) I may see it. Thank you for sharing!

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    Molly Doerner 10/04/2024 11:42 AM
    My goal is to hold myself accountable for my actions, awareness, & continued learning.

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 10/04/2024 8:07 PM
      Easy now on yourself - you are here! and on Earth school learning never ends :)