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

Jenelle Shelvy

CSUMB Sustainable Otters

"As a social justice leader, I will integrate sustainable practices into my daily life. In addition, I will advocate and promote Sustainability through my actions to influence others. "

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 953 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    11
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • up to
    165
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • up to
    285
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • up to
    3
    hours
    volunteered
  • up to
    9
    outdoor meals
    consumed
  • up to
    4
    conversations
    with people

Challenges

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

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

COMPLETED 11 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

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 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Waste

Buy Food And Water Only

I will not purchase anything but food and water during the Challenge.

COMPLETED 8 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Waste

Avoid Disposables

I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or utensils.

COMPLETED 11 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Community

Share My Actions

I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.

Completed
One-Time Challenge

Nature

Eat Meals Outside

I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.

COMPLETED 9 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 11 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

Completed
One-Time Challenge

Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

Completed
One-Time Challenge

Energy

Disable Screen Savers

I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.

Completed
One-Time Challenge

Food

Join a Local CSA

I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).

Completed
One-Time Challenge

Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community.

Completed
One-Time Challenge

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 Challenge

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

Completed
One-Time Challenge

Community

Host a House Party

I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.

Completed
One-Time Challenge

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

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

Completed
One-Time Challenge

Health

Exercise Daily

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

COMPLETED 4 OF 15
DAILY CHALLENGE

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 Challenge

Feed

  • Jenelle Shelvy 10/17/2017 1:26 PM
    It's hard to not purchase anything but food and water when random necessities pop up and when self-care comes into play. I am willing to spend money on myself or those around me to promote self-care. #therewillbeotherdays
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  • Jenelle Shelvy 10/16/2017 2:23 PM
    The heat was killing me today but the sweat was worth it #workout
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  • Jenelle Shelvy 10/15/2017 11:50 AM
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  • Jenelle Shelvy 10/14/2017 10:25 PM
    Watched the documentary Forks Over Knives! I learned how much our food is affecting chronic diseases in America. This is causing me to be more intentional with the food that I eat.
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  • Jenelle Shelvy 10/14/2017 4:11 PM
    The motivation to do 30 minutes of physically activity is so real right now. 
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  • Jenelle Shelvy 10/13/2017 6:35 PM
    This is probably the first day where I won’t complete everything. Makes me think about how work and school can take so much of your time. #itsokay
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    • Lisa Clifton 10/13/2017 6:40 PM
      I am also trying to find balance in my life. It is so hard when you want to do so much. But often, it makes us too busy and distracted. Good luck!
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  • Jenelle Shelvy 10/12/2017 6:02 PM
    In Union City, my family has kept large furniture that we do not need in our garage. After researching where our nearest recycling depot is, I can go home during winter break and get rid of the clutter in our garage!
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  • Jenelle Shelvy 10/12/2017 5:57 PM
    I learned that the Attorney General Becerra is the one makes environmental and public health decisions in CA. Due to the current political climate, Attorney General Becerra will push against Trump to ensure that CA will be able to adopt and enforce its own protective laws. #themoreyouknow
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  • Jenelle Shelvy 10/12/2017 10:12 AM
    Y'all, I have been noticing how fast foods and grab-n-go restaurants uses a lot of disposable items which contribute to the excess trash we make. This is making me be more intentional with what/where I eat. Mind blown! #awareness
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  • Jenelle Shelvy 10/12/2017 8:06 AM
    The first day of my challenges were great! My favorite part was eating outside and walking with my significant other. I missed being grounded by nature and I am glad that I am trying to fit it back into my life again. 
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