Sam S

"My goal is to keep the world clean and sustainable for all, so that future generations can enjoy the same beauty that has endured for lifetimes. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
211 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

6.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

135

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

45

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

45

minutes

spent exercising

Sam'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

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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 5 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Have a Garage Sale

I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with 4 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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?

Sam S 10/06/2018 8:32 AM
I really love writing down what I'm grateful for each day! It's really making me feel happy!

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Sam S 10/04/2018 2:07 PM
Finding 3 things I'm grateful for each day I think will be a good thing for me. I am realizing it's making me become more aware of what's in my life and the things going on around me.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Sam S 10/04/2018 10:29 AM
I haven't looked much into what can and can't be recycled, but I know basic stuff like cardboard and plastic bottles can be. I think the most difficult part is that there isn't always recycling bins where I'm at. It's like I can only do it when I'm at home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
Sam S 10/04/2018 10:27 AM
This one is going to be my hardest challenge I think. Our tap water is heavily treated and tastes pretty gross, so my family has used bottled water for years. I try to use my refillable bottle a lot, but at home it comes at a price. It's also convenient when I can just grab a bottle and go instead of having to fill mine up. I used one all day and then refilled it with filtered water at a restaurant when I left the house. It wasn't so bad. My family uses a lot of water bottles so maybe we can get a filter for the faucet instead.

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Sam S 10/04/2018 10:21 AM
I'm excited to be doing Eco Challenge this year and pushing myself to stick to it! Day 1 was hard for me, but hopefully Day 2 will be easier now that I know how to make these changes!

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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?
Sam S 10/04/2018 10:17 AM
It was really uncomfortable to eat mindfully the first time. No one else around me was following along and I felt really alone. I was able to feel all of these sad emotions I would've never noticed before because I'm usually wrapped up in my phone when I eat and so is everyone else.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Sam S 10/04/2018 10:15 AM
There's so much that's different when you're walking instead of driving! You actually have time to see what you're moving past. The leaves are all really changing, there's a cool wreath on one of my neighbor's doors that I really like and never saw before, and it's not as stressful as needing to pay attention to all the action on the road.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Sam S 10/04/2018 10:12 AM
Practicing gratitude keeps you centered by opening your eyes to things outside of yourself. In doing so, you begin to see a happier world and can share that happiness with others.

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