Tracy Stimac
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 472 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO102conversationswith people
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UP TO35minutesspent learning
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UP TO680minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO680minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Tracy's actions
Climate
Post Your Sustainable Action Photos!
Take a photo of yourself doing something sustainable (either one of your Ecochallenge actions) or something else. Then, go to Comerica's Café (under Colleague Resources on Connect) and add your photo to the Gone Green Photo Album!
People
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 1 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
People
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 30 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Wildlife
Support Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
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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Tracy Stimac 4/30/2020 2:20 PMI always enjoy these challenges. They drive me to focus more, learn more, and treat the environment better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Support PollinatorsWhy is it important to take care of pollinators?
Tracy Stimac 4/30/2020 2:19 PMI now know some pollinating plants to bring into my property and which in the open field near our home benefit the bees and monarchs. Once things settle down, hopefully I can plant a few more. -
Tracy Stimac 4/14/2020 4:53 AMVery glad my challenge of spending some time outside each day is driving me to get out of the house for at least 30 minutes each day. -
Tracy Stimac 4/10/2020 5:05 AMGoing to try to make some time for my one-time challenges. Time to learn some new things that can shape how I shop and appreciate the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Tracy Stimac 4/07/2020 4:49 AMI've been ordering online for grocery pickup and while I usually use reusable bags I can't give them to the shopper and have been getting groceries in either plastic bags or paper bags. I recycle those, It's the best I can do right now. -
Tracy Stimac 4/03/2020 11:41 AMHad a zoom with my extended family yesterday. It was great to see everyone's face, catch up and encourage each other to get through this period of time. -
Tracy Stimac 4/01/2020 4:42 AMIt starts today! Going to challenge myself to do some new things. -
Tracy Stimac 3/17/2020 4:15 AMLove these challenges! Looking forward to it's start.