Ecochallenge.org

The People's Ecochallenge 2022

October 5 - October 26, 2022

Jazmin Sotelo

PCC EcoPanthers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
786 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

538

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

544

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

341

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

106

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

1.0

water footprint

calculated

Jazmin's actions

Cultivating Communities

Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for minute(s) and collect items of litter.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Cultivating Communities

Practice a Sharing Economy

Each day, I will engage in a sharing economy among my family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Complete an Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, work, or other shared space to identify the next steps for saving energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Regenerating Nature

Listen to a Nature Podcast

I will spend 30 minutes listening to a podcast about nature.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Calculate My Water Footprint

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Enacting Equity

Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

I will spend 180 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Enacting Equity

Shop at BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, Disabled, & Women-Led Businesses!

I will shop at a small business owned or staffed by underrepresented members of my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Enacting Equity

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

I will watch 2 documentaries about racism and racial injustice.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nourishing Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Regenerating Nature

Use Resources for Climate Anxiety

I will spend 30 minutes each day trying out climate anxiety resources that support mental and psychological well being.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Regenerating Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 60 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 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Balancing Consumption

Calculate My Carbon Footprint

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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
Regenerating Nature Listen to a Nature Podcast

What podcast did you choose and what did you learn on the podcast you listened to?

Jazmin Sotelo 10/20/2022 11:57 PM

I chose to hear the podcast Climate Change and Happiness is hosted by Thomas Doherty and Panu Pihkala. Today I listened to Season 1, Episode 2: Climate Change in Media Res. I learned media could be a harming factor in how you view climate change but do not be alarmed as some media may just be trying to headline to grab attention and may not be distributing the whole truth, therefore to make sure that sources are reliable.

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Jazmin Sotelo 10/19/2022 9:35 AM

Today me and my neighbors exchanged a few materials that they didn't want anymore and I did as well as vice versa. I got rid of the couch in my garage and they gave me a new desk. I think the exchange was cool because instead of throwing it out, we helped each other eliminate potential damage in the environment from not knowing where to throw out these items.

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Jazmin Sotelo 10/17/2022 7:41 PM

Today I went into a POC women-led business for hair supplies. I was actually stunned that the prices were really low despite there being a big variety of choices and numerous items for your hair. I bought a few hair gems for myself as many things within the store are for curly hair and sadly my hair is very straight. Still, I did also get a few things for my sister who has very curly hair, and information to give my sister, who is the only one with curly hair in the family. It was quite informational not only to see them braid hair but also to see the interaction of the POC community uplifting one another.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Enacting Equity Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

How is equality for trans, femme, and nonbinary people important to a just and sustainable society?

Jazmin Sotelo 10/13/2022 5:23 PM

I think this was a very informative piece not only by reading from experiences of their lives but also seeing why change is needed in order for trans, femme, and nonbinary people to feel safe and comfortable within society! Equality is important because a person should not feel uncomfortable, unsafe, or of less importance for being themselves and society should have no place to make others feel less and not capable of achieving things because of how they identify.

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Jazmin Sotelo 10/13/2022 5:17 PM

Today I decided to try something new and read outdoors in the park! It was quite calming and with very minimal distractions as I brought my mom's old Walkman and it really set the mood to just sit down and read for a bit. I think maybe I'll try this out with my friends later so we can read and hang out as well as spend less time away from our phones.

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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?

Jazmin Sotelo 10/11/2022 8:49 PM

To me, climate anxiety is a new thing, but learning more about it these past few minutes has been entertaining and very informational. Learning how to deal with these issues has also been a great way to learn how to deal with my own, but also very supportive in knowing it's an issue others have and I'm not dealing with it by myself.

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Jazmin Sotelo 10/10/2022 9:28 PM

Today I decided to go on a hike this morning before work. I went to badger canyon which is a very common hiking spot in our town. I was pleasantly surprised by how much I was enjoying my time outdoors as well as feeling so much energy while I was working later on! I think I will definitely be doing this again soon.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Cultivating Communities Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk

What was your experience like plogging, or engaging in another way to collect litter while being outside? Was there any item you collected that was unusual that you found?

Jazmin Sotelo 10/09/2022 9:49 PM

It was nice to be outside and help our park be cleaner. The thing that surprised me the see was empty bins of chemical supplies.

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Jazmin Sotelo 10/09/2022 9:47 PM

Today on my job break I walked to the park in front of my job which is usually empty. I did some cleaning and discovered that lots of people leave litter despite having many nearby garbage cans. Most of the trash was burnt cigarettes :( It was very nice to clean and I am excited to continue doing so our park is cleaner and there are fewer chances of animals eating bad things!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Cultivating Communities Practice a Sharing Economy

What benefits does the sharing economy offer to you and others? If you are a little shy to try, what could be a first step for you?

Jazmin Sotelo 10/09/2022 9:42 PM

It not only helps reduce spending habits but also negative effects on the production of material items. It is scary to ask to share with others but it never hurts too try and ask!

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