Barbara Behr
"You can do it if you try!!!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,051 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO196conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO60gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO76meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO380minutesspent learning
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UP TO2,325minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2,295minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Barbara's actions
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Forests
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Fresh Water
Dishwasher Efficiency
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Support Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
Oceans
Learn about Our Oceans
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 5 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
Wildlife
Research a Wild Animal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
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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Barbara Behr 4/30/2020 7:15 PMWell it was another very informative eco challenge!
I enjoyed it and feel more informed!
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Barbara Behr 4/30/2020 9:58 AMLast day of the challenge and its pouring outside!! Soo my spending 60 mins outside today was reduced to 30 mins outside in my car running to the grocery store and pharmacy! -
Barbara Behr 4/29/2020 11:47 AMAlmost finished the Eco challenge!!
One more day to go!! Yay!! -
Barbara Behr 4/29/2020 5:35 AMI really like the challenge if connevtingbwith people during this pandemic!
I have used texts, email, phone calls, and video chats to connect and really enjoy being able to stay in touch with people I can see in person. -
Barbara Behr 4/29/2020 5:31 AMI am learning a lot of new things by viewing documentaries on conservation. It really brings home the point of conservation when you see how your actions can improve the world. -
Barbara Behr 4/27/2020 1:16 PMMy dog was very happy to help me get my 60 mins outside today!! -
Barbara Behr 4/26/2020 6:56 PMI am doing great! The only challenge that is hard to keep doing is getting outside 60 mins a day because if the weather.
But all other challenges are going fine and the end is near!! -
Barbara Behr 4/25/2020 2:51 PMI wish I could go buy some flowers and mulch!
This is when I usually do that but this off and on rain and cold temps is a bummer. -
Barbara Behr 4/25/2020 2:48 PMToday was a great day to take leaves, mow my lawn, and listen to music while watching the clouds go by!! -
Barbara Behr 4/22/2020 7:18 PMI am still fighting with cold and windy weather to get at least my 60 minutes outside completed each day!! Thought Aprol would be warmer tha in the 4040!