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Barbara Bell

Community Team

"I will create a positive impact on the evironment and work towards a healthier future for the Earth."

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participant impact

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    2.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    515
    minutes
    spent outdoors
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    2.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
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    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
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    1.0
    meatless or vegan meal
    consumed
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    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
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    1.0
    donation
    made
  • UP TO
    4.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    765
    minutes
    spent learning
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    1.0
    tree
    planted
  • UP TO
    87
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
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    18
    sustainable seafood meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    67
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    5.0
    items
    repaired

Barbara's actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 3 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Support Indigenous & First Nations Communities

SDG 10

I will spend 30 learning about the past and present indigenous communities in my regions and what I can do to be supportive.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Learn and Discuss The Climate & Ecosystems SDGs

SDG 13, 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 20 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Replace Manual Thermostats

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Chat With A Nonprofit

SDG 12

I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Online Energy Audit

SDG 7

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Plant a Tree

SDG 15

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Create & Share A Love Letter, Poem, Song or Picture

SDG 14, 15

I will express my love and gratitude for our planet by writing a love letter, poem, song or taking a picture. I will share this in the Ecochallenge feed or on my social media.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Research Impact Investing

SDG 8

Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing or my current investment portfolio to determine if they align with my values.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Choose Sustainable Seafood Options

SDG 14

Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Advocate for Equitable Food Access

SDG 10

Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for equitable food options at work, campus, or in the spaces I frequent by contacting community leaders and/or doing other advocacy actions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Stay on the Ground

SDG 11

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally). As an example, a plane from New York to Los Angeles (~2,450 miles) generates about 65 tons of carbon dioxide.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Calculate Your Carbon Impact

SDG 13

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Learn and Discuss The Economy & Communities SDGs

SDG 7, 9, 12

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes learning about these SDGs and talk with 5 people about what I learned.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 3 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Choose LED Bulbs

SDG 7

I will replace 5 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG 7

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 30 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Donate Food

SDG 3, 10

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 10 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Education & Livelihood

Plan A Staycation in Your Community

SDG 11

For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 60 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Barbara Bell 4/27/2023 12:50 PM
    I am looking forward to planting vegetables and some flowers. We are still getting snow so I am still waiting. Gardening also relieves my stress. I think the vegetables always taste better then anything from the store!

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    Barbara Bell 4/27/2023 12:46 PM
    I have enjoyed the EcoChallenge. The hardest daily goal I picked is taking a picture, writing a poem or song and post to social media. I don't post much to social media. I have been taking pictures while exploring the neighborhood. It is usually around sunset, so I have some good pictures of the sun going down.

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    Barbara Bell 4/24/2023 5:05 AM
    My ecochallenge has been fun. It has not really been that hard to do the daily challenges. I feel more relaxed when exploring the environment. I now look forward to the walks around different areas. I plan to continue after the challenge.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

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    Barbara Bell 4/20/2023 4:49 AM
    I watched the documentary about how climate change boosts the economy. I learned that 1 out of 2 creatures will be extinct if we continue on our current path. Climate change is real and we have to change our processes to ensure our future on Earth.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    What did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?

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    Barbara Bell 4/20/2023 4:40 AM
    I watched a documentary about an octopus and how she "bonded" with a human. I did not know the depth of their skill and intelligence. There should be a place in the world for all creatures. As the climate changes due to things humans do, the other species could be eliminated. They all deserve to exist and contribute to the Earth's development.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Barbara Bell 4/20/2023 4:37 AM
    Planting trees gives me satisfaction. I am planting something that may be there for several generations. The tree is going to contribute to clean air. Kids may climb it and animals may live in it. It's a good feeling to know I am helping the environment.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    What place in your region are you most excited to visit during your staycation?

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    Barbara Bell 4/18/2023 1:10 PM
    I am excited to go to Chicago. We live about 70 miles west of Chicago. Instead of driving, we are going to take the train and visit the Field Museum and the Aquarium.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities
    What was it like to mend your clothing? If you are skilled at mending, what tips do you have for others?

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    Barbara Bell 4/18/2023 1:07 PM
    It was difficult to mend clothing. I am not good at it. I tried to learn how to sew. It looked terrible but worked. Hopefully, I can get better with practice!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    How is food equity and access linked to a sustainable future?

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    Barbara Bell 4/18/2023 12:49 PM
    People can grow their own food which will contribute to a sustainable future. If people grow more food, less animals will be eaten and the air will also be cleaner.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    Why do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?

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    Barbara Bell 4/18/2023 12:39 PM
    I donate food ensure people have enough to eat and are not going hungry. It is very hard to concentrate on a job or school work if you are starving and wondering when you will have another meal. Everyone deserves a fair chance in life. Making sure someone has enough to eat is a good way to help them get that chance.