Skip to main content
October 11 - October 25, 2017
Teresa Oliver's avatar

Teresa Oliver

Boly:Welch

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 506 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    9.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    9.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    18
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    15
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Teresa's actions

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Cook New Recipes

I will cook a new recipe every day that features organic and/or local ingredients.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Advocate for More Food Options

I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 1 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Track my Purchases

I will maintain a record of all my purchases.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Create Your Own Action

Drink More Water

I will drink at least 2 additional glasses of water per day.

COMPLETED 8
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?


  • Teresa Oliver's avatar
    Teresa Oliver 10/25/2017 2:34 PM
    And on the last day, I forced myself to make my doctor's appointment. Thanks for the reminder, EcoChallenge! 

  • Teresa Oliver's avatar
    Teresa Oliver 10/23/2017 10:57 AM
    Minor setbacks over the weekend but back at it today. Hopefully I can get a couple of these actions to stick after the challenge!

  • Teresa Oliver's avatar
    Teresa Oliver 10/20/2017 10:13 AM
    "Buy less, choose well." ~ Vivienne Westwood

  • Teresa Oliver's avatar
    Teresa Oliver 10/19/2017 10:23 AM
    So proud of my teammates for keeping up with the EcoChallenge! We've crossed the halfway point so less than a week to go. High tens, ya'll!

  • Teresa Oliver's avatar
    Teresa Oliver 10/18/2017 8:49 AM
    This challenge is making me more inclined to take inventory of other actions in my life. I feel more changes coming!

  • Teresa Oliver's avatar
    Teresa Oliver 10/13/2017 10:09 AM
    Two days in a row, folks! 

  • Teresa Oliver's avatar
    Teresa Oliver 10/12/2017 9:46 AM
    Remembering to bring my insulated mug to the coffee shop is easier said than done! Perhaps after the next two weeks it will actually stick. 

  • Teresa Oliver's avatar
    Teresa Oliver 10/09/2017 4:13 PM
    Such a meaningful and relevant challenge! I'm excited to get started. Go Team Boly:Welch!!