Shelly Pankey
"The only person you should try to be better than is the person you were yesterday!"
Points Total
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- 1,067 Total
Participant Impact
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up to50meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to126pieces of litterpicked up
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up to76conversationswith people
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up to115minutesspent learning
Shelly's Actions
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionPeople Earth Day Action: Research and Support Local OrganizationsWhy 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 QuestionFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow 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 QuestionWildlife Research a Wild AnimalWhat 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! Earth Day Action: Share Eco TipsWhat 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.