Ecochallenge.org

The People's Ecochallenge 2024

October 1 - October 31, 2024

Ashley Wormington

Umpqua Bank

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
675 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

131

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

energy audit

conducted
UP TO

1,080

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

1.0

pound

waste avoided
UP TO

186

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

6.0

donations

made
UP TO

1.0

hour

volunteered
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

2,070

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

190

minutes

spent learning

Ashley's actions

Energy

Learn About Energy Issues on the Ballot

I will spend 60 minutes learning about local or national energy issues that will be on the voting ballot this fall.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 30 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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

Food

Donate Food

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Food Apartheid

I will spend 60 about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minutes each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Research My Investment Portfolio

I will find out what stocks and bonds are in my investment account portfolio to determine if they align with my values (e.g. environmental, social responsibility, community).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Share My Why

I will share my Ecochallenge story and why I'm taking action for the planet.

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

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 31
DAILY ACTIONS

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
Nature Practice Gratitude for Earth

Kathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?

Ashley Wormington 10/29/2024 10:34 AM

I think this definitely rings true. So many people treat the earth poorly. They don't take care of themselves, therefore they do not take care of their surroundings. I think we need to create more opportunities to teach the younger generation how to take care of the planet, and what happens when we don't. We need people to be grateful for the life they are given, so they care about themselves, others, and the planet. Mental health, poverty, and so many other issues need to be address in order for people to even begin to feel grateful so they feel the obligation to take care of themselves and their surroundings.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Ashley Wormington 10/29/2024 10:31 AM

I love being outdoors. After being stuck in the office all day, I appreciate when I am able to walk outside and marvel at God's creations. I think being in touch with nature, is being in touch with ourselves and God. We all spend too much time being cooped up and working, and we need to spend more time enjoying the beauty outside.

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Ashley Wormington 10/29/2024 10:28 AM

My why is because I want to do my part to make sure my nieces and the younger generation can live in a clean world, where we all take responsibility the best we can, and help improve the lives of each other.

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Ashley Wormington 10/29/2024 10:16 AM

I have enjoyed completing my daily actions and being able to make a contribution to the team. I look forward to continuing my daily actions all year, regardless of the challenge, and am always looking for ways to improve my life and the lives of others.

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Ashley Wormington 10/11/2024 4:49 PM

Since the weather is a bit cooler now in Sacramento, I hope to be able to go on a long walk along the river! It will be a beautiful weekend to be outdoors. I also plan to pick up trash along my apartment complex and around my area. Hoping you all can spend some much needed time with nature this weekend also!

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