Ecochallenge.org

The People's Ecochallenge 2024

October 1 - October 31, 2024

Courtney Stoner

Comerica Ecochallengers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
361 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

locally sourced meal

consumed
UP TO

17

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

20

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

2.0

pounds

waste avoided
UP TO

470

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

220

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

35

minutes

spent learning

Courtney's actions

Waste

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

Community

Explore the Feed

I will spend 5 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 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Listen to Equity & Justice Podcasts

I will spend 20 minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will shop at a farmers market or food co-op to support local farmers and businesses. By doing so, I may be able to learn more about who produces the food I eat and goods I buy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Calculate My Water Footprint

I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Calculate My Digital Carbon Footprint

I will calculate my digital carbon footprint and take steps to reduce my CO2 emissions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minutes each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meals and/or 1 vegan meals each day this week.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Sign Up to Vote

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

COMPLETED
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
Waste Repair a Broken Item

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

Courtney Stoner 10/29/2024 7:01 AM

I fixed a shirt and sweatshirt with holes! I also have a giant pile of clothes that needs repairs or alterations. Knowing how to sew is super useful, mending clothes is a great way to extend the life of well-loved clothes. The best way to wear fashion sustainably is to keep wearing what you have!

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- Holly Windom 10/31/2024 8:23 AM
  
  Hi Courtney: This is a great way to length the life of our favorite items. I'm a decal queen. I love that here in MI "Joann Fabris, & Hobby Lobby " has a huge selection. I place them by sewing or ironing on jackets, pants & tops. Finding the time for another project is not easy. I do it while watching TV. Good Luck to your success of your projects.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Sign Up to Vote

Why is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?

Courtney Stoner 10/28/2024 1:40 PM

Voting is an important way to make sure your voice is heard. It's important to not just "do your research" but be educated on who you are voting for, how they align with your own values, and how they will help move the country, your state, your county, and your city forward. Learning about all the candidates on the ballot, in both primaries and general elections, and then voting is an effective way to make the changes you want to see in your community. Your governor, city council, or county board has the most effect on your local community, so it's important to educate yourself on their platforms. There are many other ways to engage in important civic decision-making, such as public hearings, protest, or calling or writing your local politicians.

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- Holly Windom 10/28/2024 1:48 PM
  
  Thank you for reminding others to care about voting! I already voted!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Courtney Stoner 10/04/2024 12:40 PM

I biked to yoga instead of driving! Better for air quality, cardiovascular health, and getting outside.

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- Anna Marie Angeles 10/04/2024 2:06 PM
  
  That’s fantastic! 🚴‍♀️ Not only are you reducing your carbon footprint, but you’re also boosting your health and enjoying the outdoors. It’s a win-win-win situation!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

Courtney Stoner 10/03/2024 6:34 AM

Meat is much more expensive than plant-based proteins (lentils, soy, beans, etc). It takes a lot of resources to produce meat - in the US, most of the soy grown domestically goes towards livestock feed. Meat production is also incredibly water intensive. Worldwide, valuable and biodiverse forests are cut and burned to make room for livestock grazing. The level of meat consumption by populations in the global west is unsustainable.

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- Lenora Andrews 10/03/2024 6:55 AM
  
  Courtney that is a good observation that you made. Americans as a whole could do a better job at reducing meat consumption. There are so many delicious nonmeat options and recipes available to help. Even reducing consumption of meat for at least one meal per day will lead to 5-7 days of having meatless meals.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water Calculate My Water Footprint

How does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?

Courtney Stoner 10/02/2024 9:50 AM

I was not surprised that my indoor water use was so low, due to living in an apartment and having newer efficient appliances. I knew diet-related water would be high, but not as high as it was calculated! Over 1,000 gallons of water per day is still really high.

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