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Welcome to 2017 People's Ecochallenge!

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2017 People's Ecochallenge
October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Jessica Bridges

JVC Northwest

"To ground myself in the mutually beneficial nature of these challenges! I.e. walking is good for me AND for the earth"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 300 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    18
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.0
    letter or email
    sent to public officials or leaders

Jessica's actions

Community

Write Letters or Emails

I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for planet-friendly policies or something else I believe in.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 9
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?

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    Jessica Bridges 10/22/2017 6:27 PM
    Oh shoot, discovered a little *forest!
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    Jessica Bridges 10/22/2017 6:27 PM
    On my walk to coffee in Seattle this morning, discovered a little  .  Leschi Park!
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    Jessica Bridges 10/22/2017 6:25 PM
    Shout out to my JVs participating in the Challenge!  Monica, Mariel, Lindsey, Connor, and Christina!
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    Jessica Bridges 10/17/2017 6:04 PM
    Definitely missed the reusable cups boat on my first day, but have been more consistent since then!  Noticing: the more chances I have to 'root' during the day (i.e. the less on-the-go and hurried I am), the more likely I am to use a reusable mug.
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    Jessica Bridges 9/14/2017 9:40 AM
    I've been preparing for the EcoChallenge by channeling my inner Planeteer, a la Captain Planet - https://giphy.com/gifs/captain-planet-GKlnxIM7swcsE.  I've also been looking for Sesame Street eco-lessons that influenced me as a kiddo.  Also enjoying the graphics for each of the challenge categories.  I guess I'm starting with aesthetics/media this EcoChallenge season!  
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