Eternity Epping

WISE Committee

"Eco Warrior "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
360 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

94

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

140

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

170

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

120

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

0.7

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

50

pounds

waste avoided
UP TO

89

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

4.0

zero-waste meals

consumed

Eternity's actions

Balancing Consumption

Know My Waste & Recycling Services

I will spend 10 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nourishing Food

Make Zero-Waste Meals

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Cultivating Communities

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. digital/virtual attendance, vacation without air travel).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Enacting Equity

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

I will watch 2 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Regenerating Nature

Use Resources for Climate Anxiety

I will spend 15 minutes each day trying out climate anxiety resources that support mental and psychological well being.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Explore My Area

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, which might include a park, water body, trail, etc.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Take Shorter Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute or less showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 3
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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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
Balancing Consumption Know My Waste & Recycling Services

What did you find surprising or hopeful in your research?

Eternity Epping 10/14/2022 9:54 AM

I found it interesting that a lot of the recyclable bottles and containers, don't actually have a recyclable lid. Soda caps, milk jug caps etc. are actually not something that should go in the recycling but should go into the trash. I also learned that recycled items must be totally clean! Pizza boxes that have grease, or canned good that have not been washed out, cannot go into the recycling. I have spent more time washing my waste before Recyling the items to ensure they make it through the re use cycle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Balancing Consumption Repair a Broken Item

What did you fix and how did it go? Share a few pics if you can!

Eternity Epping 10/14/2022 9:51 AM

Our neighbors were getting rid of a bed frame. They planned to take it to the dump. My spouse and I happened to be in the market for a bigger bed and new frame. We asked our neighbors if we could have the bed, they planned to take the dump and we were told it was broken. My spouse and i decided to take the bed frame anyways and make the repair ourselves to the on the support pieces. The bed is in full use, and we avoided adding to the waste pile!

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- Mary Hanks 10/22/2022 7:11 PM
  
  That's wonderful! Kudos to you and your spouse for doing this!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nourishing Food Donate Food

Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

Eternity Epping 10/14/2022 9:46 AM

I donated food to a local mother in need. I gathered up some things in my pantry such as canned goods, boxed crackers, pasta and sauce etc. I donate food because helping others makes me feel good. It also produces less waste when it's consumed by others versus tossing it out. I value kindness and our planet, and this challenge goes hand in hand with both!

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Eternity Epping 10/14/2022 9:44 AM

The Hate You Give is a movie about racial injustice that will have you feeling all types of ways. it helped me educate, and gain knowledge on real time problems with hopes of improving my community. I will continue to send positive messages, volunteer, and spread love.

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Eternity Epping 10/14/2022 9:40 AM

I love the eco-challenge. It makes you self-aware of how you're spending your time. It also challenges you to be and do better.

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- Mary Hanks 10/22/2022 7:20 PM
  
  This Ecochallenge really is helping me develop a more proactive approach. I've learned so much!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Regenerating Nature Use Resources for Climate Anxiety

Is climate anxiety a new concept for you or something you have been following for sometime?

Eternity Epping 10/14/2022 9:33 AM

Everyone deals with a little anxiety. While on daily walks, I like to take a moment to sit, think, reflect and meditate. Whether its Sunny, or cold and crisp- these few moments of mindfulness help manage my Anxiety for the remainder of the day.

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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?

Eternity Epping 10/14/2022 9:31 AM

I try to take daily walks either with my dog, my babies, alone, or as an entire family. Spending time out in fresh air where there are no screen distractions has been wonderful. I'll continue to do this through the fall season.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Regenerating Nature Take Shorter Showers

With 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?

Eternity Epping 10/14/2022 9:29 AM

I play a song on my phone while I shower, and the goal is to be done by the time the song is over. I am impressed with my ability to scrub as fast as I do- it works out because I am normally in rush in the mornings anyways! :D

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