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Welcome to Earth Day Ecochallenge!

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Earth Day Ecochallenge
April 1 - April 30, 2020
Elena Daniel's avatar

Elena Daniel

Illinois Green Alliance

"The research is in - it's time to take action! Everything we do for people, places and communities makes a difference! We are in this together!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 59 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    5.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    17
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    5.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    0.3
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    0.7
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Elena's actions

Forests

Use a Reusable Mug

If possible, I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 5 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

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

  • Elena Daniel's avatar
    Elena Daniel 4/12/2020 7:15 PM
    We are meal prepping, which allows us to save gas going to the grocery store and allows us to plan meals accordingly so that food is not wasted.
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    • Ashley Palomo's avatar
      Ashley Palomo 4/13/2020 10:22 PM
      Hi Elena,
      That is awesome! What types of meals are you all prepping? 
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    Elena Daniel 4/12/2020 7:05 PM
    We are using thermos for water and not using water bottles in our household. I'm daily planning our meals. I'm eating 1 meatless meal a day.  
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