Lacy Cagle (Ecochallenge.org Staff)

The Bridge

"Consciously evolving"

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Participant Impact

up to

300

minutes

spent exercising
up to

300

minutes

spent outdoors

Lacy's Actions

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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One-Time Action

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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Reflection Question
Simplicity Support a Sharing Economy

What are some of the barriers to sharing economies? What is your plan for supporting or creating one in your community?

Lacy Cagle (Ecochallenge.org Staff) 10/24/2018 11:53 AM

Sharing possessions instead of purchasing them new can sometimes be less convenient or timely, especially with the ease of Amazon prime. Our society also encourages and incentivizes consumption and individual ownership.
The Cowry Collective is an awesome timebanking organization that exists in St Louis that works to create alternative economies. Some of my friends and I also created a tool library so that we don't all need to buy things that we don't use very often and are easily lendable.

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Reflection Question
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Lacy Cagle (Ecochallenge.org Staff) 10/24/2018 11:35 AM

Getting somewhere (or just enjoying the journey) with human speed and human power makes me feel more whole, more mindful and more integrated with my community. I observe more and feel more connected to my neighbors and nature.

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Lacy Cagle (Ecochallenge.org Staff) 10/08/2018 10:45 AM

Look at this beautiful leaf with what looks like a rose tattoo I found on my hike yesterday! My botanist friend thinks it could be mold forming around a drop of water that fell onto the leaf. So cool!

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Lacy Cagle (Ecochallenge.org Staff) 10/05/2018 12:09 PM

I've been in Pittsburgh since the Challenge started, so I've been exploring the neighborhoods around the Convention Center and where I'm staying in downtown Pittsburgh. Today I found the Allegheny Riverfront Trail and followed it to Pike Point. I walked around the native plant areas, found some mushrooms (including a bright red and fittingly stinky stinkhorn), and sat and watched the rivers. It was nice to find a little natural rest inside the city.

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