Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Tara Canestraro

UMU Green Raiders

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
132 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

105

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

5.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

225

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

105

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

60

minutes

spent exercising

Tara's actions

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

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?
Tara Canestraro 10/04/2018 6:05 AM
Spending time outdoors allows us to see the beauty and creativity of the world around us. Spending too much time indoors does not allow us to use our imagination or creativity. Spending time outdoors reminds us that it is a big world and life is not all about me.

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