Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Katie Frye

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
63 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.1

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

6.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Katie's actions

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

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

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 2
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?
Katie Frye 10/04/2018 6:17 PM
The culture looks down upon people who are vegan/vegetarian. This highlights the carelessness of American culture - people eat a lot of meat without recognizing their environmental impact. By incorporating vegetarian and vegan friendly meals into everyone's diets, they may recognize that they feel better and feel healthier.

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