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Hannah Christopher

Think Green

"I believe in giving back to the Earth as much as I can, since the Earth gives us all so much everyday. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 865 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    200
    square feet
    community beautification
  • UP TO
    20
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    4,958
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1.0
    meatless or vegan meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    540
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    2,629
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1.0
    community event
    hosted or attended
  • UP TO
    1.0
    hour
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    42
    sustainable seafood meals
    consumed

Hannah's actions

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

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 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs

SDG 6

I will watch 5 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Education & Livelihood

Work-Life Balance

SDG 8

During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Basic Needs & Security

Volunteer in My Community

SDG 1

I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Explore My Area

SDG 14, 15

Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Education & Livelihood

Host or Join a Cleanup Event

SDG 11, 17

Within my community at home or work, I will organize or attend a local cleanup event.

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

Choose Sustainable Seafood Options

SDG 14

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

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

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 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature

SDG 13, 14, 15

I will watch 6 documentaries about climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate & Ecosystems

Ecological & Xeriscape Gardening

SDG 14, 15

Studies show a grass lawn is water intensive and on average it require about 30 percent of a household’s water consumption. I will do one or more of the following actions in my yard or community to conserve water and improve habitat: plant indigenous plants, landscape with water-efficient plants, add mulching, replace a lawn, and/or use eco-friendly fertilizers.

COMPLETED
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?


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    Hannah Christopher 4/28/2023 12:09 PM
    This has been an awesome Eco-Challenge Month, so proud of all of the accomplishments <3

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    Hannah Christopher 4/24/2023 10:01 AM
    Have had a great month challenging myself to be outside more daily! My garden is loving me for it to :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Education & Livelihood
    How does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?

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    Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 11:04 AM
    It helps me to better maintain/focus on my out of work responsibilities and to give whatever is going on at home my undivided attention.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    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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    Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:26 AM
    I have watched the tv series "Down to Earth" with Zac Efron and have found him exploring different areas to see how these people are striving to live healthier lives and what we as Americans can do to contribute to make our country healthier.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place? Was there a new place in your region that was exciting to learn about and visit?

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    Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:24 AM
    It has helped me appreciate the property I live on more and it has shown me parts of my property I wouldn't have even discovered if not challenged to do so. I really enjoy visiting the river by my house on long walks, it helps me have a clear head space for the new day to come.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity
    What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?

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    Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:22 AM
    That they are going to become less attached with nature and take it for granted. Less attached to human emotions as well.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security
    What was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!

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    Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:22 AM
    I made a Mexican corn dip , it turned out great. It felt very accomplishing making something completely vegan without any hiccups.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate & Ecosystems
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:21 AM
    It felt great getting outside and giving back to nature. Planting the trees we planted gives me hope and something to look forward to growing in front of us. Helps my physcial health by getting out there and playing in the dirt, helps my mental by giving me hope, and helps my spiritual having me come more down to earth and appreciate the little things.
  • 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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    Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:13 AM
    "Dirty Money" and "Money Explained" on Netflix and the most important thing I learned from that documentary was about the 2020 banking scandals that had occurred. Different types of new fraud going on as well as how to manage money and the taxes explained.

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    Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:05 AM
    They are going well and definitely helping me to become more eco conscious.