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Northwest Earth Institute
2017 EcoChallenge
October 11 - October 25, 2017
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Cris Fellows

Rob Greenfield Team

"To make beginning changes that will last a lifetime, inspiring others to do the same, creating a ripple effect to impact the earth for good. "

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 524 Total

Challenges

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Waste

Reduce Unwanted Mail

I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).

Completed
One-Time Challenge

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Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

Uncompleted
One-Time Challenge

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Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.

Uncompleted
One-Time Challenge

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Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

Uncompleted
One-Time Challenge

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Food

Visit a Local Farm

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

Completed
One-Time Challenge

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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 Challenge

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Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 6 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

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Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 12 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

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Health

Exercise Daily

I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.

COMPLETED 9 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

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Food

Whole Foods Diet

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.

COMPLETED 11 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Feed

  • Cris Fellows 10/21/2017 6:54 AM
    I am pretty thankful for this challenge.  It has pushed me to learn more about what is going on in my local environment and try to understand what I can do to help.
    • Rob Greenfield 10/21/2017 4:48 PM
      That's really great to hear. I'm grateful for it as well. Glad it's been beneficial to you Cris!
  • Cris Fellows 10/20/2017 7:40 AM
    Who knew there was a website that helps you opt out of unwanted junk mail!?!  This is awesome!
  • Cris Fellows 10/19/2017 6:15 AM
    Silly how refraining from social media is the hardest thing to do, and amazing how much more has gotten done because of just that!  
  • Cris Fellows 10/17/2017 3:14 PM
    So good.  :)
  • Cris Fellows 10/13/2017 6:17 AM
    Much better day 2.  Time to keep it rolling.
  • Cris Fellows 10/12/2017 10:38 AM
    I am pretty glad I decided to limit social media to once a day.  What a waste of time and resources, albeit totally needful and helpful if used in moderation.
  • Cris Fellows 10/11/2017 11:35 AM
    I thought it started tomorrow!  Off to a bit of a rocky start!
    • Rob Greenfield 10/11/2017 6:16 PM
      Plenty of room for mistakes that like. :) 
  • Cris Fellows 10/09/2017 6:47 PM
  • Cris Fellows 10/09/2017 6:46 PM
    I already completed the one time challenge of trying a new food preservation method!  Rocked canning applesauce for the first time.
    • El Bee 10/11/2017 8:43 PM
      Awesome! I have this challenge as well. I might do applesauce or brew kombucha for the first time if I can get a scoby. 
    • Rob Greenfield 10/11/2017 6:00 PM
      Way to go!
  • Cris Fellows 10/03/2017 11:49 PM
    I am participating in the Eco-challenge on Rob Greenfield's team!  I selected several challenges for the 2 weeks:   least one whole food meal a day (removing pocessed foods and sugar), 30 minutes excercise daily, limit social media use to once daily and limit showers to 5 minutes.
    • Rob Greenfield 10/08/2017 7:08 PM
      Hi Cris!
      Those are some great challenges. Sounds like it will be a great 2 weeks and hopefully many years to come! Very glad to have you on the team you wonderful Earth Healer!