Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Steven Day

Pure Planet

"At Pure Planet we want to create a Britain powered 100% by renewables."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,245 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

1.0

energy audit

conducted
UP TO

21

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

20

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

20

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

110

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

60

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

75

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

450

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

24

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted

Steven's actions

Energy

Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) 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 purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Personal Waste Audit

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

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

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

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 5 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 6.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

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?

Steven Day 10/24/2018 2:10 AM

This has been a fun way of learning to think and of being reminded of what is important. Thanks to my Pure Planet colleagues for the encouragement and for fielding a great team.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Who is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?

Steven Day 10/24/2018 2:08 AM

I spent some time talking to a parish councillor about a new housing development near to where I live; and about what was being down to protect the natural environment, water sources, and drainage - as well as for people, and their safety. The housing is near to a fast road and there is a local debate about where and how to locate a road crossing. One view frames the potential location from the perspective of drivers; the other from pedestrians... I think the foot bound one should win, to make it nearer to the centre of the development, and the traffic slowed to deal with it. It's complex!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Replace Manual Thermostats

How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?

Steven Day 10/12/2018 12:00 PM

We changed the radiators, not just the thermastats. The old ones were inefficient. These, though a cost upfront, will perform much better - and more cheaply in the long run.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units

What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?

Steven Day 10/12/2018 9:15 AM

The new rads are in. All gigital. Very efficient.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Buy From a Farmers Market

What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

Steven Day 10/11/2018 2:38 AM

Buying local, from our farm shop is easy, quick, and much more personal than the supermarket. It's not as flash, but the food is produced on local farms, and we buy organic.

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- Chris Shaw 10/12/2018 1:58 PM
  
  Shopping in Stroud market on Saturday is a delight. All the Fresh vegetables and fruit you could want and not a plastic bag in sight.
  
  Also delicious indian street food served in paper bags.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Choose Organic Ingredients

Can organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?

Steven Day 10/11/2018 2:37 AM

We buy our food from a local farm shop - all organic, and grown locally. Some things are more expensive than the supermarkets in town, some things aren't. On balance it's evens I think. Plus it's good to shop local, and reduce the food miles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go by Bike

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?

Steven Day 10/10/2018 8:09 AM

Did my back in the other day, but back on the bike today... and what a glorious blue Pure Planet sky day for it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Steven Day 10/09/2018 5:16 AM

It’s well worth having a chat with your local supermarket staff about packaging. I did. The more staff understand that the store needs to change because if customer feedback the more likely that message will perculate internally.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Personal Waste Audit

Why is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?

Steven Day 10/07/2018 3:59 AM

Counted the cartons, the cardboard and compost volumes... way too much packaging coming into our household. Discussed the need to reduce it over breakfast as a family this morning. The key target for now is food in plastic packaging.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Steven Day 10/07/2018 3:51 AM

I spent an hour or so outside in the chill, damp wind yesterday. Bracing. There was also a low cloud sky, which was dramatic to watch. It made going back indoors all the more appreciated!

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