

Ammie Knowles
"Let's leave our Earth in better shape than we found it!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 197 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO85minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO202gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO12zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO74milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO98pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO125minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO2.0poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO2.0itemsrepaired
Ammie's 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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.
Basic Needs & Security
Watch a Documentary About Food, Water, or Basic Needs
SDG 6
I will watch 1 documentaries about food, water, or basic needs.
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.
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
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Make Zero-Waste Meals
SDG 2
I will cook 3 meals with zero waste each day.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
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.
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.).
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth & EquityWhy do you donate food? How does it connect to your values?
Ammie Knowles 4/21/2023 1:14 PMIt is important to me to help others when they are in need. Donating food is a simple and fairly inexpensive way to make an impact in the community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate & EcosystemsHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Ammie Knowles 4/21/2023 1:12 PMTraveling mass-transit in other cities has been a reminder to me that Atlanta has some catching up to do. While we do have mass-transit, it does not reach our most heavily populated metro cities. -
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?
Ammie Knowles 4/21/2023 1:07 PMLucky for me, I have a crazy home life and it's rare for me to have more than 5 minutes to take a shower! LOL! -
Ammie Knowles 4/21/2023 12:39 PMThis has been a fun challenge! I've enjoyed making a more conscious effort to improve!