Skip to main content
October 3 - October 24, 2018
James McPhail's avatar

James McPhail

Captain Planet and the Planeteers

"Leave a healthy planet for my grandkids"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,366 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    522
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    210
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    715
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    315
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    5.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    21
    whole food meals
    consumed

James's actions

Community

Support Native Communities

I will use the resource links provided and spend 20 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Install a Toilet Tank Bank

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

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

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 3 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

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 5 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Learn More about Food Deserts

I will spend 30 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.

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?


  • James McPhail's avatar
    James McPhail 10/24/2018 8:40 PM
    Staying busy reduces my appetite & time to eat. Green by supporting fine causes, lots of exercise, healthy snacks

  • James McPhail's avatar
    James McPhail 10/23/2018 6:08 PM
    Heartening to see more climate action groups spring up in Calgary! A little more consolidation & off to the races!

  • James McPhail's avatar
    James McPhail 10/22/2018 7:45 PM
    Increasing number of shank's mare trips for groceries, etc. Sure get a more detailed knowledge of the community!

  • James McPhail's avatar
    James McPhail 10/21/2018 7:48 PM
    Lawn dug out, next is ordering compost & more loam, laying down seeds to root thru Winter so that Spring rains won't wash away the soil

  • James McPhail's avatar
    James McPhail 10/20/2018 9:06 PM
    Still working on the garden prep, want bedding plants in before freeze-up

  • James McPhail's avatar
    James McPhail 10/19/2018 10:10 PM
    Yay, my Air Fryer - no to little oil, much less power used, much faster to cook, good when I'm late planning a meal

  • James McPhail's avatar
    James McPhail 10/18/2018 7:54 PM
    Boy, the effects of more beans in the diet! Heartburn and fewer friends!

  • James McPhail's avatar
    James McPhail 10/17/2018 7:53 PM
    What gives with people we don't know joining the team, not responding to messages and not doing any of the challenges? Odd.

  • James McPhail's avatar
    James McPhail 10/15/2018 6:52 PM
    Since the Spring EcoChallenge showed me the waste in our fridge I have been cooking more creatively to use small portions sitting in the back of the fridge

  • James McPhail's avatar
    James McPhail 10/14/2018 7:34 PM
    3 tasty meals without meat today. Didn't even notice till evening, all tasty.