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Welcome to 2018 People's Ecochallenge!

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2018 People's Ecochallenge
October 3 - October 24, 2018
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Phil Edelin

Pure Planet

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 353 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    180
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    414
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    66
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed

Phil's actions

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 1 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
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    Phil Edelin 10/15/2018 8:21 AM
    Enormous portions of buffalo steaks started the lore of good eating.   Given other sources of protein are now readily available deliciousness and fashion will shift the culture. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
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    Phil Edelin 10/15/2018 8:18 AM
    Its not. You don’t need to be creative to be simple. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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    Phil Edelin 10/15/2018 8:16 AM
    Reflecting on reflection, in a kaleidoscopic mirror of mirrors. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
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    Phil Edelin 10/15/2018 8:15 AM
    Mindful eating is regular eating.
    I do enjoy mindful mindless eating on a Friday though on the sofa with a good film.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
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    Phil Edelin 10/15/2018 8:13 AM
    It felt calmer not waiting for the next bright image on screen. Easier to nod off while reading a book...
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    Phil Edelin 10/05/2018 2:13 AM
    The ‘meditation’ minute is good to stop. 
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    Phil Edelin 10/04/2018 6:26 AM
    Sociological not socialogical (5 points for correcting my own spelling!)
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    Phil Edelin 10/04/2018 6:25 AM
    Some of these tips seem a bit socialogical rather than ecological 
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    Phil Edelin 10/04/2018 6:24 AM
    What an easy way to check I’m doing something good without sack-cloth and ashes.
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    Phil Edelin 9/24/2018 6:02 AM
    Testing out points-earning, eco-learning and little calorie burning. 
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