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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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elizabeth ehrhart

NW Natural

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 30 THIS WEEK
  • 441 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    13
    random acts of kindness
    completed
  • UP TO
    7.0
    individuals
    recognized
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    180
    minutes
    spent learning

elizabeth's actions

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants

I will spend 8 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

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

Community

Explore the Community Feed and Connect with Others

I will spend 10 minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

I will watch 10 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Engage In Active Listening

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Learn How Voter Suppression Affects My Community

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Health

Express Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness

Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to 1 people or perform 1 random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Learn How War and Conflict Impacts People and the Planet

Wars and conflicts have devastating consequences—not only for people and communities, but also for ecosystems, biodiversity, and the climate. I will spend 60 minutes learning about how war and conflict impact human rights, displacement, and environmental degradation. I’ll explore how peace, justice, and strong institutions are linked to sustainability and resilience.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 30 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 10 hours of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    Why are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?

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    elizabeth ehrhart 10/16/2025 11:02 AM
    The freons we take for granted to cool our homes is actually depleting the ozone layer which protects us from the suns harm and other things.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?

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    elizabeth ehrhart 10/10/2025 6:09 AM
    I have read that Duquesne power is sourced from solar, wind & geothermal.
    Having lights on everywhere outdoors disturbs the natural cycles of insects, we are rapidly losing our insect population and need to be more aware of the lights burning outside. Insects play an extremely important role in our life cycle.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    Who inspired you on the feed, and why? Did you meet anyone new, learn anything exciting, or discover a new perspective?

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    elizabeth ehrhart 10/09/2025 4:57 AM
    This challenge is new to me and reading what others are doing or have experienced, educate me.

    • Mary Hanks's avatar
      Mary Hanks 10/09/2025 11:14 AM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      Reading the feed is one of my favorite parts of these Ecochallenges! I learn so much, and, like others who've replied, I'm inspired by knowing what others have accomplished. I've made email pals from distant areas and been able to meet up in person with other environmentalists in my area through connections made here.

    • Amy Sarno's avatar
      Amy Sarno 10/09/2025 8:38 AM
      I'm also new to the challenge and reading what others are doing has helped inspire me to take actionable steps and to realize and value what I was already doing.

    • Anan Srivilai's avatar
      Anan Srivilai 10/09/2025 8:25 AM
      • Adventurer 🏔
      I agree to this as well. Other's letting us know what they have read/watched/experienced can help me and other's learn something new that we weren't aware of.

    • Kimi Witherell's avatar
      Kimi Witherell 10/09/2025 7:13 AM
      • Adventurer 🏔
      I agree! I think this platform has made me a lot more proactive with my environmental footprint and education.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What changes did you make to improve your sleep, and how did they affect your day?

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    elizabeth ehrhart 10/08/2025 12:30 PM
    I now go to sleep listening to a audio story that I choose. The narrator has a calm even voice.

    • Anan Srivilai's avatar
      Anan Srivilai 10/08/2025 1:36 PM
      • Adventurer 🏔
      I only get about 6-8 hours of sleep but don't really calm myself before me going to bed to sleep better. I will need to adjust my bedtime routine to improve my sleep time at night.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

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    elizabeth ehrhart 10/06/2025 7:26 AM
    When I do random acts of kindness it helps me appreciate more in my own life.

    • Mavala Sanchez's avatar
      Mavala Sanchez 10/06/2025 7:46 AM
      • Exercise Lover 🤸

      Elizabeth-
      Agreed, doing random acts of kindness not only brightens someone else's day but also helps you appreciate your own life even more.

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    elizabeth ehrhart 10/03/2025 6:59 AM
    There is a video called, "A class divided". It breaks down racism into very simple forms, blue eyes or brown eyes.
    A teacher, Jane Elliot a day after the murder of Martin Luther Jr. began the exercise with her elementary class.
    It clearly shows how groups are discriminated against by something that makes them different from some others.
    The video was from Frontline shown on PBS.

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      Megan Gonzales 10/03/2025 11:21 AM
      • Book Lover 📚
      I’ve watched that video a few times in different psychology and sociology classes! She does a great job getting the kids to understand. It was fun to see them come back years later and discuss how it changed their views going forward.