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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Gavin Bent

Chamisa Elementary Green Team

"Let's grow greener and reduce, reuse, and recycle more than we ever have before to prove what Eco friendly really means!!!!!!!!!!!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 556 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    228
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    38
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    285
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    42
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    38
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Gavin's actions

Waste

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 2 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 19
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?


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    Gavin Bent 10/17/2018 4:24 PM
    I like my world clean because our ozone layer's getting thinner, we've got to burn less fossil fuel. With trash lying on the ground all around we must save the earth from decay let's start today!

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    Gavin Bent 10/17/2018 4:21 PM
    My figure Phrase: I'm awesome because I reduce, reuse, recycle...and I'm awesome.

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    Gavin Bent 10/11/2018 5:33 AM
    I've saved over 100 Gallons of water!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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    Gavin Bent 10/10/2018 5:37 AM
    Ecochallenge is so fun!!!

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    Gavin Bent 10/09/2018 6:22 PM
    I've over one hundred less minutes of screen time!!

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    Gavin Bent 10/09/2018 6:22 PM
    I just figured out what less screen time does, it saves power the computer uses!!!!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Less Screen Time
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?

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    Gavin Bent 10/09/2018 5:39 AM
    No actually It wasn't because I need to pack up for (It's a secret that mostly only 4th graders are supposed too no for now.) I still have lots of paper out so I just draw a lot. My grampa is visiting too that is a lot of fun. 

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    Gavin Bent 10/09/2018 5:31 AM
    Why does the feed we have show the time in Pacific Time?

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    Gavin Bent 10/09/2018 5:28 AM
    I figured out why impact is only what you do in your challenges!! It only shows how much more impact you've been having on the Earth

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    Gavin Bent 10/08/2018 9:23 AM
    Ecochallenge is so important to the Earth. It is also fun.