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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
Makayla Broussard's avatar

Makayla Broussard

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Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 418 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    20
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • up to
    15
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • up to
    45
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • up to
    360
    minutes
    of additional sleep

Makayla's Actions

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

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

COMPLETED 15
DAILY 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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Feed

  • Reflection Question
    Health Happiness
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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    Makayla Broussard 10/17/2018 3:39 PM
    It makes me appreciate everyone around me a little more!
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  • Reflection Question
    Health Healthy Sleep
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
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    Makayla Broussard 10/15/2018 2:28 PM
    I have been in a lot better mood since I started sleeping more! I have to wake up early for work and getting more sleep has really benefited me.
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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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    Makayla Broussard 10/15/2018 2:25 PM
    I think if we could focus on the Carbon Dioxide side of the huge impact that producing meat takes
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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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    Makayla Broussard 10/15/2018 2:24 PM
    I love cooking at home and avoiding processed foods! I have learned a few more recipes and great easy meals to make for myself through this challenge.
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  • 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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    Makayla Broussard 10/15/2018 2:22 PM
    I have bought a couple of great reusable bottles that actually hold ice a lot better than a plastic bottle. It keeps my drinks during work and class cold! I will be making a permanent change.
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    Makayla Broussard 10/09/2018 7:22 PM
    Love having a meatless meal each day!
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