Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Katherine Cox

"To live mindfully and increase behaviors that contribute to a positive impact on the environment. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
200 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

9.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

9.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

9.0

pounds

waste composted

Katherine's 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 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Compost Food Waste

I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?
Katherine Cox 10/09/2018 6:57 AM
I use my backpack or carry the item myself.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Katherine Cox 10/09/2018 6:56 AM
It feels good to do good, and I have so many reusable bags!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?
Katherine Cox 10/09/2018 6:55 AM
I dump my compost bin using the industrial site at work. I'm assuming it will be put to good use.

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