Ecochallenge.org

The People's Ecochallenge 2025

October 1 - October 31, 2025

Evan Jantz

SUS 304 Fall 25

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
142 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

360

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

29

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

126

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

neighbor

met

Evan's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect From Email Outside of Work Hours

I will only check my email during work hours, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Meet My Neighbors

Strong neighborhoods are built on connection and trust. I will introduce myself to 1 neighbors or spend time getting to know people in my community.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Declutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 5
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?
Evan Jantz 10/13/2025 12:47 PM
I ended up timing myself and realizing that I only take about a 3 minute shower twice a day. I think it could be cool to get below a five minute total per day, which I’ll try to continue.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

Notice how much time you were spending checking email away from work and make note of that. Now that you have stepped away from it and have not been checking, what changes are you noticing in your thoughts, use of time, stress and energy levels?
Evan Jantz 10/13/2025 12:45 PM
I was spending a few minutes every hour checking my email and it was causing a ton of stress. Realizing that I can spend a few hours away from my email made me feel way less stressed.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Evan Jantz 10/13/2025 12:40 PM
It's easy to wake up and grab a bottle of water without having to fill it. By purchasing a nice water bottle I will be more likely to use it daily.

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