Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Kristen Tetrick

Slow Food

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,173 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

community event

hosted or attended
UP TO

1.0

conversation

with a person
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

86

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

160

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

510

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

1,080

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

454

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

18

whole food meals

consumed

Kristen's actions

Nature

Forage for My Food

I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Support Local Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party with 1 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 7 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 30 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Launch a Recycling Program

I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.

COMPLETED
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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Advocate For More Food Packaging Options

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Do Nature Activities

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 30 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Explore My Area

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Create Your Own Action

Take a course on sustainable plastic packaging.

Goal: To learn about the types of single-use packaging and develop a buying guide for my company based on what I learn.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Kristen Tetrick 10/24/2018 8:55 AM

I wish this challenge lasted a full 30 days! It took me about a week to get into the habit of completing all of my challenges. The hardest one to make a daily habit was to spend 30 minutes in nature. However, since I've been prioritizing it, I've been enjoying this part of my day so much. I've been increasing my walks and feeling great. Thanks NWEI!!

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Kristen Tetrick 10/24/2018 8:50 AM

Today's the last day of the challenge! Good luck to everyone to continue their efforts going forward!

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Kristen Tetrick 10/24/2018 8:47 AM

I read this great article today about how to reduce waste. Let's all make efforts towards #wastenotwednesday this week and every week!
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/voraciously/wp/2018/10/09/how-can-you-stop-wasting-so-much-food-the-beard-foundation-wants-to-teach-you/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.0cb99f73e6a0

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Kristen Tetrick 10/23/2018 8:46 PM

Hey everyone: How many daily challenges will you continue after the October challenge is over? What are they?

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- Marianne Greco 10/24/2018 8:21 AM
  
  Kristen,
  I made a list of all my daily challenges and will continue them going forward. Being part of this community and the Slow Food team these past few weeks was such fun and I learned a lot to elevate my good intentions into new habits. Thanks to all and to NWEI for this platform.
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  "Yesterday I was clever and wanted to change the world.
  Today I am wise and am changing myself."
  (Persian Poet, Jalal alDin Rumi, 1207 - 1273)
  
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Kristen Tetrick 10/23/2018 8:53 AM

I have been loving this challenge. I think my favorite new habit is the happiness notes. I need to set myself a daily reminder to note three things I am grateful for. I don't want to forget when the challenge is over!

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- Marianne Greco 10/23/2018 3:05 PM
  
  MISS YOU ALL ALREADY
  Yes, and I am going to miss the comaraderie, the information and the inspiration found here on the Slow Food Team and all the ECO Challengers who shared their posts. I especially loved seeing what people are doing all over the world in their own kitchens, backyards, and communities.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Work from Home

It takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. Are you in an industry that would allow you to work from home? What are some obstacles you might find yourself facing while working from home?

Kristen Tetrick 10/23/2018 8:51 AM

I love working from home. I still come to the office, but my productivity is so much higher when I work from my home office. It's something I am going to try and do more often. At least twice a week would be ideal for me!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Host a House Party

How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?

Kristen Tetrick 10/22/2018 9:04 AM

It feels good to get others together to talk about an environmental topic. For this gathering we are hosting a screening of Wasted! to discuss food waste and how we can personally get involved to address it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Forage for My Food

Amongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?

Kristen Tetrick 10/22/2018 9:01 AM

I must say that even after researching where I could forage for food, I don't really think I'm motivated to actually do it. It's interesting to see the places in my city where trees are located on public land to pick from, but I'm probably not ever going to do that.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Forage for My Food

Amongst the motivations for foraging are: a source of food; means of income; connecting with nature; cultural tradition; or transmitting "local ecological knowledge, and a means for stewarding local and native plant populations" (McLain et al. 2012, 13). Which of these would be your chief motivation and why?

Kristen Tetrick 10/22/2018 9:01 AM

I must say that even after researching where I could forage for food, I don't really think I'm motivated to actually do it. It's interesting to see the places in my city where trees are located on public land to pick from, but I'm probably not ever going to do that.

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Kristen Tetrick 10/21/2018 5:22 PM

The family had an awesome day exploring in the mountains today. We went to a new trail we've never been to and brought a picnic lunch. This challenge has definitely been the catalyst to incorporating more mindfulness into my life. It's benefitting the whole family. Does anyone know when the next EcoChallenge is?

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- Monica Martin 10/22/2018 7:50 AM
  
  I'm excited to hear that there will be another challenge....
  
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