

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
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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!