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Welcome to Earth Day Ecochallenge!

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Earth Day Ecochallenge
April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Liz Wimmer

Illinois Green Alliance

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 742 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1,145
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    1,145
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    60
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    51
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed

Liz's actions

Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 15 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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Oceans

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
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    Liz Wimmer 4/30/2020 7:06 PM
    Eating meat is ingrained in our western culture. While it's what I was brought up on, I enjoy cooking, so personally I find it fun to try new recipes that don't revolve around meat and are balanced with other foods that make me feel healthier and are better for the planet, too.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Spend Time Outside
    Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?
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    Liz Wimmer 4/30/2020 6:56 PM
    Absolutely. During this time I have been more able to appreciate the changing of the seasons from winter to spring from bird songs to buds on trees. Watching those changes unfold has been truly beautiful and inspiring.  
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social Distancing
    How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
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    Liz Wimmer 4/30/2020 6:49 PM
    Maintaining relationships is important now more than ever. Even though we can't be together physically, it makes me so happy to hear my family and friends over the phone or see them on the computer. It is definitely a highlight of the day, even if there isn't much new news to share. 
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    Liz Wimmer 4/28/2020 8:08 PM
    Tonight we made fajita bowls with rice, beans, and veggies.  It was easy to throw together and used some of the staples we usually keep on hand.
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    Liz Wimmer 4/27/2020 4:36 PM
    Today I did a Zoom cardio class with my parents - a fun way to connect AND stay active while quarantined. 
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    Liz Wimmer 4/27/2020 9:42 AM
    Yesterday we got out our bikes for the first time this year and enjoyed some fresh air. It was fun checking out new places around our neighborhood that are hard to get to only by walking.
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    Liz Wimmer 4/22/2020 8:34 AM
    Happy Earth Day everyone!
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    Liz Wimmer 4/10/2020 12:29 PM
    Today's lunch - roasted red pepper soup, biscuit, and tomato & bean salad with arugula. The soup has chicken broth, and we added a little goat cheese on top, but could easily make some swaps when we have different ingredients more readily available. Yesterday for lunch we had veggie burrito bowls. Enjoying these veggie inspired meals - yum!
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    Liz Wimmer 4/02/2020 8:27 AM
    Made this yesterday! We're keeping it in a visible spot to remind us of our actions and keep us motivated. Don't forget to check-in each day when you've completed your actions.
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    Liz Wimmer 4/01/2020 9:47 AM
    Looking forward to the Ecochallenge! I just selected my actions - some that I plan to do on my own and some that my husband and I selected together. It's always more fun and easier to commit to actions when you have support from others :) Have you selected your actions yet?
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