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Welcome to 2017 People's Ecochallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an 2017 People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!

Ecochallenge.org
2017 People's Ecochallenge
October 11 - October 25, 2017
Ray Gladkowski's avatar

Ray Gladkowski

Mayo Clinic

"Our family has a goal to be committed to a sustainable future for our community using environmental improvements that create cleaner, safer neighborhoods and places to work. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 437 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    hours
    volunteered
  • UP TO
    6.0
    locally sourced meals
    consumed

Ray's actions

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 1 meal(s) per day from local producers.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Visit a Local Farm

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Cook New Recipes

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

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

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

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • Ray Gladkowski's avatar
    Ray Gladkowski 10/12/2017 11:48 AM
    Check out, More than Honey for your food documentary. It is on Netflix and I thought it was a hauntingly beautiful film. The visuals are amazing and shows the fantastic relationship between bees and humans.
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    • Ray Gladkowski's avatar
      Ray Gladkowski 10/12/2017 5:56 PM
      https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00FW87QK2/ref=as_li_tf_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=etrizzle-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B00FW87QK2

      This is where my wife got it. I thought she said Netflix my bad..
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    • Angie Dalenberg's avatar
      Angie Dalenberg 10/12/2017 5:27 PM
      I can’t find it... :(
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    Ray Gladkowski 10/11/2017 5:43 AM
    Bought 35 pounds of apples at Sekapp's Orchard and some duck at the local farmer's market. Made slow cooker duck breast in an apple brandy sauce....ohhh yeahhh!!
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