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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Thomas Horton

EcoHartford2020

"Making a difference during a pandemic!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 705 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    24
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    484
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    192
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    750
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    660
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    42
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    9.7
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    20
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Thomas's actions

Oceans

Learn about Our Oceans

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 2 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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!).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Use Reusable Bags

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    Thomas Horton 4/30/2020 4:37 AM
    I've really enjoyed doing this challenge in 2020!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Oceans Learn about Our Oceans
    What is one way in which oceans support your life on Earth? What is one way you can help take care of ocean health with your actions?

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    Thomas Horton 4/17/2020 4:51 AM
    I live 3 miles off the ocean in Maine.  I'm going to spend dedicated time each month cleaning up shoreline