Wendy Holmes
4/28/2023 1:59 PM
Had an opportunity to explore Chicago and it was great seeing the city from a different lens.
Wendy Holmes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 381 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO635minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO220gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO245milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO305minutesspent learning
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UP TO219pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO435minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
Wendy's actions
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 30 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Health & Equity
Track My Purchases
SDG 10
Each day, I will track my purchases to identify my spending habits. This will allow me to see what purchases can be reduced.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 30 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
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Basic Needs & Security
Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers
SDG 6
I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.
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.
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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Wendy Holmes 4/30/2023 3:52 PMI have really enjoyed this challenge. It’s made me more aware of my environment and how I utilize my resources. Very happy I participated -
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?
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Wendy Holmes 4/12/2023 5:57 AMI avoided purchasing a cute pair of jeans because it was not in my new budget, but i must confess that was hard :) -
Wendy Holmes 4/12/2023 5:53 AMThis challenge has been going great so far. I really love that it is motivating me to get outside and explore, being more mindful of my water usage, my spending habits, as well as my gas consumption. This is great to instill some very positive habits moving forward. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBasic Needs & SecurityWith 5-minute or less showers reducing your water footprint, what do you plan to add next to your water conservation habits?
Wendy Holmes 4/12/2023 5:44 AMI am now being more mindful of my water usage when brushing my teeth and washing my hands as well. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityHow have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?
Wendy Holmes 4/07/2023 6:11 AMI have set aside a budget specific to spending every month, whic has helped me reduce impulse buying