

Hannah Christopher
"I believe in giving back to the Earth as much as I can, since the Earth gives us all so much everyday. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 865 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO200square feetcommunity beautification
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UP TO20pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO4,958minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO6.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO540minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO2,629minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO42sustainable seafood mealsconsumed
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
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.
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.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 3 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 3 hours in my community.
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.).
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.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Choose Sustainable Seafood Options
SDG 14
Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.
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.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 6 documentaries about climate change.
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.
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 PMThis has been an awesome Eco-Challenge Month, so proud of all of the accomplishments <3 -
Hannah Christopher 4/24/2023 10:01 AMHave had a great month challenging myself to be outside more daily! My garden is loving me for it to :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEducation & LivelihoodHow does practicing a work-life balance create a more sustainable life for you? How might it contribute to sustainability more broadly?
Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 11:04 AMIt 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 QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat 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?
Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:26 AMI 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 QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow 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?
Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:24 AMIt 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 QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhat are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:22 AMThat they are going to become less attached with nature and take it for granted. Less attached to human emotions as well. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWhat 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!
Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:22 AMI made a Mexican corn dip , it turned out great. It felt very accomplishing making something completely vegan without any hiccups. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:21 AMIt 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 QUESTIONEconomy & CommunitiesWhat 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?
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. -
Hannah Christopher 4/04/2023 10:05 AMThey are going well and definitely helping me to become more eco conscious.