Dan Carroccio
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 512 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO260minutesspent exercising
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
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UP TO890minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO180minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Dan's actions
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 20 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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?
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Dan Carroccio 10/23/2018 5:47 AMOver the weekend was getting in some of my outdoor time in and took a walk along the riverwalk in Naperville, great place to meditate and recharge. -
Dan Carroccio 10/23/2018 5:46 AMWent for a run at sunset yesterday. Felt great to get out in the warmer than average weather we have been having lately. -
Dan Carroccio 10/17/2018 12:12 PMSpending more thoughtful time outside has been a great way to reduce stress and reduce screen time, though it is getting harder with the sun setting earlier each day. -
Dan Carroccio 10/16/2018 5:36 AMThis ecochallenge has been great in getting me out of my normal day to day habits and thinking a bit more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Dan Carroccio 10/08/2018 6:09 AMIn Chicago particularly, one environmental factor that affects human health is air quality. Being downtown int he city the air isn't as fresh as it is in the suburban and rural areas which negatively affects health. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Dan Carroccio 10/08/2018 6:06 AMWhen walking through my neighborhood instead of driving, I feel more connected to the community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Leave No TraceEducator Stephanie Kaza advises her students to focus on what they care about most when addressing the enormity of ecological problems. Is there a specific area you feel particularly called to work on?
Dan Carroccio 10/08/2018 6:05 AMOne area I feel particularly passionate about is reducing plastic waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my HomeTo what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Dan Carroccio 10/08/2018 6:00 AMFumes these chemicals produce reduce the air quality in my home which can impact my health. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?