"Fresh start to changing habits, health and awareness to guide my life to a sustainable future for my grandkids to enjoy. "
POINTS TOTAL
0
TODAY
0
THIS WEEK
541
TOTAL
participant impact
UP TO
340
minutes
spent outdoors
UP TO
380
gallons of water
have been saved
UP TO
132
miles
not traveled by car
UP TO
159
pounds of CO2
have been saved
UP TO
250
minutes
not spent in front of a screen
UP TO
1.0
conversation
with a person
Holly's actions
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 20 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 5 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Economy & Communities
Chat With A Nonprofit
SDG 12
I will have a conversation with one or more nonprofit organizations I want to be involved with.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 2 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 20 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG 11
For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 20 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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 2
DAILY ACTIONS
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.
COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS
Basic Needs & Security
Volunteer in My Community
SDG 1
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 20 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 5
DAILY ACTIONS
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Education & Livelihood
Watch a Documentary About Education or Work
SDG 4
I will watch 2 documentaries about education or work.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Education & Livelihood
Organize a Book Club
SDG 4
I will organize a book club to read about climate change and sustainability.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
UNCOMPLETED
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.
UNCOMPLETED
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?
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Economy & Communities
What was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?
Not sure where you live but in Michigan we have a new way for the Energy companies to gain and even bigger profit for their services. OK first I do not agree a human service such as utilities company should not be a FOR PROFIT company. They have PEAK hours for charging us. Of course it is when seniors are up and about and when kids are getting out of school. I used the same watts in March as in April and my bill is $25.00 higher. So now I have the clock post to stop me from washing dish, clothes, the car, running vacuum, my heat or my air on high during this time. I had already sign up for the automatic shutdown on air if grid overloads. That was not enough this next measure is going to hurt the families who struggle to pay this bill in the first place.
We as a generation of TV, tablets, Laptops, Desktops watchers have become less social. I know we are so busy on social media but sadly when someone is right in front of us we became so shy or distent that no words are exchanged. Also it must be a strain on our eyes currently our posture is bad. Neck & back aches from looking down at phone or looking up for wall mounts screens. Get to know your family, friends and at least one day a week. Just in Nature. My day is Sunday before 6pm. No electronics. I just starting someone were and yes rainy days count too. Its my book ready family time.
I was blessed my mother and aunt when to Sewing Finishing School which made both of them qualify to be professional taylors. I on the other hand was taught to mend and that is all I can do. Sewing is not my thing. You need lots of patience. But if you have a button that came off or a sock with a whole in it. I'm your person! Its and wonderful skill to have not many people have it.
I volunteered for a new to me charity this month. Pope Francis Center the mission:
Feeding. Serving. Empowering.
Located in the heart of downtown Detroit, Pope Francis Center provides vital services to individuals experiencing homelessness. On an average day, we welcome nearly 200 guests and provide them with nutritious meals, showers, laundry, and access to doctors, dentists, lawyers, and housing providers through our free clinics. We've been serving Detroit’s most vulnerable citizens since 1990, and we’re committed to eradicating chronic homelessness in our city. As citizens of this earth when do we and I mean all of us take into account we are our brother's keeper? Huge support is needed by the 1% wealth and the 90% that may be in need somehow. Wealth is measured in different ways. Some say if you have a home, car and bank account (no matter the balance) you are wealthier than most people. Let's not compare but make an effort to lift up and support others. I only suggesting you do your part. I promise to do mine.
Natural cleaning products are the best. Yes, they are more expense it the store. No, I did not make my own. I Tried but entire house smelled like vingear! Not pleasant. So, I've made a choice to support my favorite "Green" cleaning company product. "Seventh Generation"
I have not started this club. First is not easy to host a book club and very few people read books on climate. Maybe an article club! Short stories is all I read. This will be a task I'm afraid I'm not going to be good at.
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?
I watched a film on Colorado River. How they change the flow of the river to support surrounding areas. Due to counties had little of no water passing thru but the fish that are still swimming up stream and the water's current is not allowing them to get to nesting area. We think we have issue. This is an issue.
I joined a Gratitude Community Group. Yes, your personal thoughts are private. The mission is to write down and review weekly your post. Surprising to me I've been steady about this daily task. Also, daily the group leader sends an uplifting quote from different authors. https://m.community.com on youtube Brandi Mechele Happiness Coach. Its free to join private sessions have a fee. Invest in yourself.
I am planning to attend an art show in Grand Rapids, MI as my college son has an art show with his Visual Arts classmates. Art inspires and offers a means to appreciate others talents and perspectives. Looking forward to this event to see my son's view thru art as well as the others.
I moved to this city 5 years ago and every spring summer we received and booklet of all the events for the reason. Difference is this year I placed events on in my phone so I can enjoy the garden flea market sell. The flower garden tour and the farm pet zoo. All of them are with 5 miles of my home. In case you were thinking why I haven't gone before. Well, I told you early I drive pass places to do things! This time I will stop and enjoy.
Let me know how your challenge is coming along. The one is going great for me. I selected actions I'm really making an effort to complete. Living on a purpose gives great rewards. Physically, mentally and emotionally. I fell rested, happy and glad to have a positive focus. Not sure how you feel. I can only talk for me. Going to work, church and home and I love them all is not fulfilling enough for me. When I'm fully engaged in this life the reward is huge. Tell me your story.
