

Shelly Pankey
"The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,067 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO126pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO115minutesspent learning
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UP TO76conversationswith people
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO50meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Shelly's actions
Climate
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
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.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
People
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 3 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 60 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
Action Track: Earth Day Together!
Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.
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.
People
Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local Organizations
I will spend 30 minutes researching local organizations and businesses in my community, then support one of them by writing a testimonial or positive review, ordering curbside, making a donation to my favorite nonprofit, or supporting them in another way.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPeopleWhy is it important to support local organizations and businesses? How does it help to build a more resilient community?
Shelly Pankey 4/30/2020 2:50 PMMy son had a project similar to this, so was able to group them together. -
Shelly Pankey 4/30/2020 2:47 PMEnjoyed the challenges! Will continue to do them. -
Shelly Pankey 4/29/2020 12:32 PMWe had a lot of fun the other day spending it outdoors..cleaning and also having fun. -
Shelly Pankey 4/26/2020 3:58 PMToday we went into the nearby woods by us. We picked up almost 20 pieces of litter in a matter of minutes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Shelly Pankey 4/23/2020 12:11 PMRead through the USDA Best Buy/Sell/Use Dates.
Read about selling to the public/donating after. -
Shelly Pankey 4/23/2020 12:02 PMLots done early today. Keeping up the challenge. Enjoying making an impact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlifeWhat interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?
Shelly Pankey 4/22/2020 2:33 PMWe set our DVR to record Seven Worlds, One Planet and have watched the first series on South America. My son is enjoyed watching it too, -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Earth Day Together!What environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?
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Shelly Pankey 4/18/2020 2:50 PMKiddo and I went to pick up 8 pieces of trash today.. -
Shelly Pankey 4/16/2020 4:13 PMTaking note that when preparing food to eat a bit healthier than before.