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Welcome to Earth Day Ecochallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
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Earth Day Ecochallenge
April 1 - April 30, 2020
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POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 401 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    401
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    32
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched

fred's actions

Climate

My Carbon Footprint

Use an online tool (links below) to calculate my carbon footprint and see what changes would make the most difference. Each calculator varies, but you'll typically need to gather: utility records, the flight history for the last year, and annual mileage and fuel efficiency of your vehicles.

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Climate

Energy savings for the home office

Now that we're all working from home, energy bills could go up. Take some time to evaluate your home office space (even if it's the kitchen table!). Many utilities offer home efficiency kits (LED bulbs, shower heads, etc.) - visit your electric utilities website to see if they offer any of these solutions. The links below will also help you find energy efficiency opportunities in your own space.

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Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 10 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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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.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • fred lewis's avatar
    fred lewis 4/27/2020 9:33 AM
    After reading about all the clean air and water regulations that have been repealed by this government administration since the start of the modern environmental era 50 years ago. More environmental protection rules been removed that will facilitate the degradation of the ecosystems on Earth. 
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    fred lewis 4/22/2020 9:41 AM
    Learning about climate change has been very educational and we really need to make serious changes to control the negative effects we are causes the planet.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
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    fred lewis 4/17/2020 2:12 PM
    Fast food and processed food has made 30 to 40 percent of the population have multiple health issues. Everyone needs to be more conscience of choosing healthier food choices.
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      Joe Walter 4/22/2020 5:44 AM
      Also, I think healthier foods need to be more economical for everyone to buy.  The one thing I cannot stand is that healthy foods are more expensive than processed junk.  That is also part of the social issue, that food companies and processors lock in the lower income population with things they can afford.  Organic this and free range that is twice as much as regular.  That is not right.  
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
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    fred lewis 4/16/2020 1:43 PM
    Understanding the various dates I can make wiser decisions on our food use.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People
    How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
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    fred lewis 4/16/2020 12:47 PM
    The effects of climate change on the country in all areas was really eye opening to learn about.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate
    What was most surprising to you about your carbon footprint?
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    fred lewis 4/15/2020 11:13 AM
    Today we lowered our thermostat setting to reduce the amount of natural gas we would normally be consuming.
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    fred lewis 4/15/2020 11:11 AM
    Working to save on energy usage by being more conscience of how I am using lights around the house. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate
    In what ways is your local community resilient to shock events like we’ve experienced recently? How could you help it become more resilient?
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    fred lewis 4/15/2020 11:08 AM
    By working to conserve reources in my area.
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