laura hill

PCC Ecopanthers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
40 THIS WEEK
250 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

380

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

24

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

12

random acts of kindness

completed
UP TO

20

individuals

recognized
UP TO

570

minutes

spent outdoors

laura 's actions

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 2 people or perform 1 random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

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

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 120 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Take 5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Practice Gratitude for the Earth

I will spend 60 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What did you notice about your habits or routines when limiting your showers to five minutes? What changes — if any — do you think you’ll continue long-term?
laura hill 10/07/2025 12:00 AM
- Adventurer 🏔
I was on time much more often. Lol

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy

How is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
laura hill 10/01/2025 4:27 PM
- Adventurer 🏔
Where I live in Blaine, electricity mostly comes from Connexus Energy, and some areas are covered by Xcel. Both get their power from the larger Minnesota grid, which is a mix of sources. A big part still comes from natural gas and coal, but more and more is coming from wind, solar, and even nuclear.

That mix has real effects. Fossil fuels put greenhouse gases and other pollution in the air, which can hurt people’s health and damage the environment. They also affect animals through habitat loss and water pollution. The cleaner sources like wind and solar don’t pollute the air, but they have trade-offs too — like turbines being tough on birds and solar farms taking up space.

The good news is Minnesota is moving toward a cleaner grid. Xcel is phasing out coal by 2030, and the state has a goal of 100% carbon-free electricity by 2040. So while my power today is kind of “in between,” the future here looks a lot greener.

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