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October 1 - October 31, 2025
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Brittany Zahorchak

ACHS Eco Ambassadors

"I aim to spark the power of change in others, empowering them to take charge of their health and wellness with insight and confidence. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 70 THIS WEEK
  • 1,377 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    131
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    455
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1.0
    pound
    waste avoided
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water collection system
    installed
  • UP TO
    460
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    14
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    343
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    235
    minutes
    spent learning

Brittany's actions

Community

Learn About Native Communities in My Area

I will use the resource links provided and spend 60 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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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 20 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Practice Gratitude for the Earth

I will spend 15 minutes per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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

Waste

Research Local Waste and Landfill Sites

I will spend 30 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My Core Four Biometrics

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

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

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

Switch To Cold Water for Laundry

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

Simplicity

Limit Social Media Use and Reflect About My Experience

I will limit my social media use to once per day and share the impact I see and reflections I have on the feed.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Replace My Lawn with Drought-Tolerant Landscaping

I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 30 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Learn How to Save the Bees

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 120 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Reflect on My Needs Versus Wants

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Practice Eco-Friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

UNCOMPLETED
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Collect Rain Water for Outdoor Use

I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How do pollinators impact your daily life, and what changes can you make to ensure they continue to thrive?

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    Brittany Zahorchak 10/25/2025 10:15 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    Pollinators impact my life by providing beauty as my flowers bloom and food to provide sustenance. I can plant marigolds and cone flowers to help the pollinators in my area thrive.

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    Brittany Zahorchak 10/25/2025 6:19 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I started this eco challenge because of school but the more I read the more I fell in love with the concept. I feel confident that I have gaine some healthier habits and more self awarenes about the impact I make in the world.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    Why is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?

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    Brittany Zahorchak 10/24/2025 6:47 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I believe voting is most effective at the local level, so I consider my vote to be important to my community. My voice is just as important as my neighbours. Other ways to actively participate in decision-making are to become part of a committee or board in the community or, at the very least, attend the town meetings.

    • Michelle Kotsagrelos's avatar
      Michelle Kotsagrelos 10/25/2025 5:50 AM
      Voting is a right we should not take for granted and should be exercised. If you don’t vote, you cannot be part of the solution
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    Trace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?

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    Brittany Zahorchak 10/23/2025 7:32 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    It starts in the gutter and drains into the garden. Any other runoff flows into the town's runoff drains. It was short route but I think it would be neat to follow a drop for a year and see where all it went.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

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    Brittany Zahorchak 10/23/2025 7:26 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    Spending time outdoors is grounding. Its hard to find places where you can only hear the trees talking and not the cars going by. I can find appreciation in the woods where the wind whispers positive affirmation.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How can a lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

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    Brittany Zahorchak 10/23/2025 7:24 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    Lack of access to nutritious food affects the community with chronic health issues and poor quality of life. Having access to nutritious food helps the community with stronger and healthier residents. A strong community leads to better community programs and education opportunities for youth and adults.

    • Keila Miller's avatar
      Keila Miller 10/23/2025 7:08 PM
      • Book Lover 📚
      So true! It’s sad to see this lack of access. Nutritious food is foundational for overall health. It should certainly be prioritized.

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      Mary Hanks 10/23/2025 6:20 PM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      So true that hungry kids have problems learning! I'm glad that in my area there are school meal programs that are free for everyone, so children aren't shamed for participating.

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      terter Terter 10/23/2025 1:38 PM
      • Foodie 🍱
      so sad seeing the most affordable food are mostly unhealthy

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    Brittany Zahorchak 10/22/2025 1:47 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I feel like this month started off with new challenges and it is now ending with better habits.

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    Brittany Zahorchak 10/17/2025 8:10 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    What a day! 🎃 I can't believe Halloween is in TWO weeks!👻
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

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    Brittany Zahorchak 10/17/2025 8:06 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I can express myself by customizing my clothing with embroidered embellishments, original designs and making my own 'junk' jewelry. Shopping at thrift stores is also a good way to practice custom designs on a budget✨️

    • Keila Miller's avatar
      Keila Miller 10/18/2025 8:18 PM
      • Book Lover 📚
      I love these ideas! I enjoy adding embroidery to my jeans to add unique interest. I haven’t tried junk jewelry, but I’ve seen some on others. It’s a fun concept!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Social media can keep us connected with loved ones, make us laugh, and help us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days, how do you feel? What do you notice?

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    Brittany Zahorchak 10/17/2025 8:01 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I waste time scrolling, like many, I'm sure. I wish I wasnt so dependant on my phone but this was a good exercise to see where I can reclaim some precious time to do something I actually want.