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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Heather Schrock's avatar

Heather Schrock

BEF Rocks!

"To pet as many cats in my lifetime as humanly possible."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 521 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    78
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    2.0
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    2.0
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    200
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    570
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    570
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1.8
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Heather's actions

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 0.89 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 10 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 13
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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Spend Time Outside
    Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
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    Heather Schrock 10/19/2018 8:20 AM
    Yes I truly believe that nature rejuvenates and inspires us to be our best selves. It puts things in perspective and reminds us that we are just one part of a holistic system
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    Heather Schrock 10/15/2018 10:46 AM
    Still traveling so much, it's hard to stay vegan! But I went to a typical diner this morning and the server was so nice! She had them make me a custom "hash' with potatoes and veggies and it was great! :-)
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    Heather Schrock 10/11/2018 5:04 PM
    I'm in Houston right now for a conference and it's hard to eat truly vegan! I've had to make some exceptions, but I'm still doing pretty good considering being surrounded by BBQ! :-)
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
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    Heather Schrock 10/05/2018 11:26 AM
    I think part of it is convenience. Meat is readily available in stores, fast food restaurants and it's a relatively cheap source of protein. i think a lot of the work to shift to a less meat centric society has to do with taking some of the glamour out of eating meat.
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      Lucas Kappel 10/15/2018 9:23 AM
      Totally agree with you on this. Our society is geared around meat with meals, it makes it really hard to cut down or eliminate because most quick and easy meals contain meat!
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      Tonya Kay 10/05/2018 12:24 PM
      I think our US culture is based on convenience and evading responsibility.  We all know it's unethical and not healthy for us, but we'd rather have someone else take responsibility for our actions than us.  And when I say "us" I mean the majority of US Americans.  I, myself, am a long-term raw vegan.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Exercise Daily
    How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
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    Heather Schrock 10/05/2018 11:23 AM
    I used to go to a dance class every Sunday but I let it slide. i am excited to start going again and reconnection with that community.
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    Heather Schrock 10/04/2018 8:20 AM
    I feel like I'm cheating a little because my outdoor time, biking and exercise is kinda all wrapped into one. I think I'll make an effort to do them separately. Made Miso-coconut creamed kale with mushrooms and quinoa for dinner last night for my vegan challenge. It was delicious!
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    • Lucas Kappel's avatar
      Lucas Kappel 10/04/2018 1:11 PM
      That vegan dish sounds pretty amazing. I wouldn't feel too bad about outdoor time/biking/exercise, you could be riding a stationary bike within a gym instead.
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    Heather Schrock 10/03/2018 8:39 AM
    So far so good! I actually started two days ago because I thought it started on the 1st! LOL!
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    Heather Schrock 10/01/2018 9:17 AM
    Hey all, In case you missed it. The prize for the person who earns the most points is an Osprey Pack Hikelite Day pack! Woohoo! go team!
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    Heather Schrock 9/10/2018 9:29 AM
    Thanks to Sara, JP, Amanda, Chelsea and Lucas for joining the team! BEF rocks!
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