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Kylie Janssen 10/27/2025 10:46 AM- Pet Parent 🐾
I love sugar. If you like sauces like ketchup or bbq, Stubb's brand makes great replacements.
Tamara Wendoll
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 70 THIS WEEK
- 569 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO806minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO5.0random acts of kindnesscompleted
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UP TO6.0individualsrecognized
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
Tamara's actions
Simplicity
Declutter My Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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.)
Community
Make Sure You are Registered 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!
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community during the challenge.
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.
Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
I will watch 1 documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
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 1 people or perform 1 random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.
Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
Simplicity
Meditate or Create a Moment of Silence
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 23 minutes each day to reflect on things important to me.
Health
Reduce Refined Sugar
Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.
Share My Why
Share My Why
I will share my Ecochallenge story and why I'm taking action for the planet — and earn 15 points!
Share My Why
Take the People's Ecochallenge Feedback Survey
I will take a short survey about my experience to help the Ecochallenge team improve future events, earn a chance to win a prize, and earn 15 points!
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now? What was the most challenging part of reducing refined sugar, and how did you overcome it?
Tamara Wendoll 10/27/2025 10:34 AMI am addicted to sugar, and it is a challenge for me! I am definitely second-guessing what I eat and am working on fruit instead of chocolate after dinner. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
Tamara Wendoll 10/16/2025 7:28 AMI practice Transcendental Meditation (TM) and it is the first thing I do each morning. I have practiced for 813 days straight. My goal is to practice TM twice a day. I used to do this but life has gotten in the way but I find when practicing it helps me to be more present. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicityHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityHow is equality for trans, femme, and nonbinary people important to a just and sustainable society?
Tamara Wendoll 10/03/2025 7:56 AMWe should all be treated equally regardless of race, sex, or abilities. I spent the evening with a friend whose son is trans and learned about all of the challenges he has overcome.