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Welcome to 2017 People's Ecochallenge!

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2017 People's Ecochallenge
October 11 - October 25, 2017
Holly Windom's avatar

Holly Windom

Comerica

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 489 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    4.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    3.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    3.0
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    6.0
    whole food meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    8.0
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Holly's actions

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero waste each day.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Visit a Local Farm

I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Animal Free Diet

I will adopt a diet free of animal products.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meal(s) per day from local producers.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

100-Mile Diet

I'm up for a serious challenge! I will only eat food that has been raised and cultivated within a hundred-mile radius of where I live.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 2 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 3
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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    Holly Windom 10/26/2017 7:31 AM

    This for me was about doing the best I can do for me. Sometimes I do better/more things for other people than I do for my self. I mean support worth causes, donated time and talent to worth organizations. I learned during this time you really need to invest in yourself first. WOW. If we would all take the time and efford we could do so much more for other because we are rested, at peace, health and focused.
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    Holly Windom 10/23/2017 10:47 AM
    Yes, I'm usual guilty of eating processed food  - Why? you may say because I thought it was easier! I have found out that planning your meals makes a huge difference in your choices and adds to more to your down line. You are less likely to waste fresh food purchased in small qualities than boxed food that stays on the shelf for months. Going to the store/market weekly to see what your choices for the week are can be exciting. Learn to enjoy your food choices and in turn you will enjoy your life choices better. 
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    Holly Windom 10/18/2017 11:36 AM
    I'm not sure about you but everything (ALMOST) comes in plastic! It is time consuming to read each product but well worth it. Go for the natural cleaning products they are a little more expensive and worthy of the cost. Remember its you and your family value on life who really pays the price of toxic products.
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    Holly Windom 10/17/2017 6:08 AM
    It is going slow and challenging! Its my birthday month and everyone wants to go out for unhealthy food and drinks. It been tough to focus on my goals but I'm doing it. A healthy life is a great life. When you have your health you can do anything from that point.
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