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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Dan Carroccio

200 West Adams

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 512 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    260
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    45
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    890
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    180
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Dan's actions

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 9
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Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

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

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Dan Carroccio 10/23/2018 5:47 AM
    Over 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. 

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    Dan Carroccio 10/23/2018 5:46 AM
    Went for a run at sunset yesterday. Felt great to get out in the warmer than average weather we have been having lately. 

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    Dan Carroccio 10/17/2018 12:12 PM
    Spending 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. 

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    Dan Carroccio 10/16/2018 5:36 AM
    This ecochallenge has been great in getting me out of my normal day to day habits and thinking a bit more.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Support Pollution Reduction
    What environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?

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    Dan Carroccio 10/08/2018 6:09 AM
    In 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 QUESTION
    Nature Go for a Daily Walk
    How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

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    Dan Carroccio 10/08/2018 6:06 AM
    When walking through my neighborhood instead of driving, I feel more connected to the community.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Leave No Trace
    Educator 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?

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    Dan Carroccio 10/08/2018 6:05 AM
    One area I feel particularly passionate about is reducing plastic waste. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
    To what extent do you believe that environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?

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    Dan Carroccio 10/08/2018 6:00 AM
    Fumes these chemicals produce reduce the air quality in my home which can impact my health. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Go get a check up
    How do you practice self care?

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    Dan Carroccio 10/08/2018 5:59 AM
    Annual check-ups, and being self aware.