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Welcome to 2018 People's Ecochallenge!

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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Sophie LaBelle's avatar

Sophie LaBelle

Primary Producers

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 256 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    34
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    15
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    16
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    10
    whole food meals
    consumed

Sophie's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    While water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
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    Sophie LaBelle 10/11/2018 6:44 PM
    This is one of the easiest ways for me to reduce my utility and reliance on single-use plastics!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
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    Sophie LaBelle 10/09/2018 7:51 PM
    Devil's Lake State Park: https://www.devilslakewisconsin.com
    Camped with Loyola University BGSA group from 8/7-8/8. 
    Hiked the East Bluff Loop and saw Devil's Doorway. The rock formations seen in this area are some of the oldest in America. ~1.7 billion years! 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Whole Foods Diet
    Michael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?
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    Sophie LaBelle 10/09/2018 7:46 PM
    I understand the importance of using healthy food choices as preventative medicine. 
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