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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Keila Miller

ACHS Eco Ambassadors

"I strongly believe our actions have a compound effect. As such, I am committed to working with my team to achieve measurable goals that significantly impact our environment in a positive way. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 85 THIS WEEK
  • 303 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,195
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    140
    minutes
    spent learning

Keila's actions

Food

Donate Food in My Community

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

UNCOMPLETED
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

Waste

Learn About and Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 60 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Research Impact Investing

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and determine if it is right for me.

UNCOMPLETED
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 1 conversations.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore a New Trail or Nature Walk

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Stay on the Ground and Travel Differently

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (e.g., telepresence, vacation locally).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Keep a Nature Journal

I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully without Distractions

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Explore the Community Feed and Connect with Others

I will spend 15 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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Learn About Water Justice

Access to clean water is a basic right, yet not everyone has it. I will spend 10 minutes learning about water justice issues and who is affected.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Check Recycling Near Me

Recycling rules vary by location. I’ll spend 10 minutes learning which plastics my local program accepts. This helps me avoid “wishcycling” — tossing items in the bin and hoping they’ll be recycled, even if they aren’t.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Complete an Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Support Pollution Reduction in My Area

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Keila Miller 10/03/2025 12:03 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    My family and I are currently on a family trip exploring the mountainous parts of NY state (my home state) as well as our neighboring states. This morning we were in Vermont and were looking for a place to eat breakfast; which can be challenging at times because of our food standards. We decided to try a cafe we happened to be walking by and were pleasantly surprised to see how committed they were to sustainability: local food and material sourcing (within their state and neighboring ones), using recycled material for building, partnering with farmers who are sustainable in one way or another, providing a CSA Farm Share pick up spot for customers, and educating customers about what they can do to be sustainable in their own homes. The pictures below are just a few of the informative signs they have hanging up around their cafe. The last two pictures were in the bathroom! I was impressed and encouraged to see a food business being this actively sustainable! Hopefully it encourages you as well. :)





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    Keila Miller 10/01/2025 5:37 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    It’s going well! I was able to complete my daily tasks and reflect on what it means to be sustainable. I’m looking forward to growing from this experience and becoming even more aware of my environment and how I interact with it. While I was hiking a mountain today, I kept thinking about this eco challenge. In many ways, it made me appreciate my surroundings even more than I usually do: the smell of the forest, the foot trails that make it possible to explore various areas, the chirping of the birds, the scurrying noises of small animals, the strength of tree roots, the sun shining through the tree tops, the expanse of the blue sky, the water stream flowing down the mountain, the peaceful pond, the rocks lining the path, the breathtaking 360 degree view of the mountain tops, and the pure air at the top of the mountain. It also made me grateful for this challenge and to know there are many people (like you) who care about this planet as much as I do and do what they can to protect it. Thank you for your efforts! I look forward to learning from everyone!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    What natural gifts are you grateful for?

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    Keila Miller 10/01/2025 5:12 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    I am grateful for natural homemade gifts the most because someone took the time, effort, thought, and care to make me something special that cannot be bought at a typical store. Some of my favorites have been raw honey, homemade maple syrup, homemade vanilla extract, spice blends, a basket of homegrown veggies and fruits, fruit jams using homegrown fruit, a jute crochet purse, jute crochet pumpkin decorations, a set of pottery dishes, a handmade wooden unit with racks for drying herbs, handmade wooden cutting boards, watercolor paintings of nature scenes, cards made from handmade paper, and handmade journals. The list could go on. :) I love giving natural gifts too! I’m currently working on some for Christmas. :)