Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Terry Parker

Lane's Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
157 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

hours

volunteered
UP TO

6.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

2.0

donations

made

Terry 's actions

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Support a Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
Terry Parker 10/03/2018 12:59 PM
I spend time 3 months each year living in a small space (sailboat) and find I have to use what I have be it clothes, food, tools or what have you creatively. Recipes change based on what is on hand, clothes get worn many times over in unusual combinations, tools get made out of "non tools " What a luxury to be able to live off of your own grid and make do. I try to bring that home at the end of the on-board season.

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