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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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Jacob Prior

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"Join me my everyone, for we are the great leaders, set to make a difference and gain the most points this website has ever seen while doing great things for ourselves and great things for the future of mankind. We conserve and get out and be physical at the same time!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 137 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    18
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Jacob's actions

Simplicity

Buy Used Clothes

I will spend 18 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 15 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 15 minute(s)

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

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    Jacob Prior 10/11/2018 12:27 PM
    As a white male at the age of 17, I strive to do the best and be the best I can for myself and people close to me.
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    Jacob Prior 10/11/2018 12:10 PM
    It was strongly recommended by some advisors at my place of education, and now it has turned into a school-wide competition to see who can get the most points, what a smart move by the advisors!
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    Jacob Prior 10/11/2018 12:08 PM
    Well, I can not wait to see how the weekend goes keeping in mind my daily challenges.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity De-Clutter My Home
    How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?
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    Jacob Prior 10/11/2018 11:25 AM
    This is a harder task for me since I do not own most materials and the house I live in. But I make an effort to get family involved to try and eliminate clutter.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Less Screen Time
    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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    Jacob Prior 10/11/2018 11:24 AM
    If you find something interesting that does not involve a screen, for me it is usually weight lifting. I partake in weight lifting on a strict daily basis as well as boxing, and as long as it is something that just absolutely consumes your soul, you will not be on a screen.
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      Isaiah Krienke 10/11/2018 12:17 PM
      I approve this message 
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      Jane Harris 10/11/2018 11:35 AM
      That's true for me too, engage in a passion and there isn't really a draw to screen time. I lift 5 days a week, do yoga or a hike once a week, and spend the rest of my time either with the fur-babies, reading or both. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Buy Used Clothes
    Do people with economic privilege have a responsibility to consume and own less? How can the concept of "reduce" be presented to those who may be struggling to have enough food, clothes, shelter?
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    Jacob Prior 10/11/2018 11:22 AM
    I feel that they may already be partaking in reduction as they realize what is needed and what is not.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Limit Social Media
    Social media is a great way to keep us connected with loved ones, makes us laugh, and helps us to learn new things. It can also take more time than we realize or intend to give. After doing this action for a few days now, how do you feel? What do you notice?
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    Jacob Prior 10/11/2018 11:18 AM
    I notice more awareness for the outside world, it is not that hard to get away from the phone.
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    Jacob Prior 10/11/2018 11:10 AM
    It has been several years since the first time I saw a UFO, it was a very frightening experience.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants
    How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?
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    Jacob Prior 10/11/2018 11:04 AM
    we both have evaluated our needs and wants and have determined what is ok to spend money on and what is not.
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