Patti Wilson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 431 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO98meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO49whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO14plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO105minutesspent outdoors
Patti's actions
Water
Say No to Plastic
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.
Water
Watch The Story of Bottled Water
I will watch The Story of Bottled Water to learn more about bottled water's impacts on the environment.
Ecological Principles
Research Renewable Energy Options
I will find out if my local utilities offer an option for supporting renewable energy investment.
Ecological Principles
Reduce My Footprint
I will calculate my ecological footprint and talk with my family or roommates about way we can reduce our negative enviromental impact.
A Call to Sustainability
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a movie about a sustainability issue I would like to know more about.
A Call to Sustainability
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
A Call to Sustainability
Pay Attention to Current Events
I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.
Ecological Principles
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.
Ecological Principles
Practice Gratitude for Earth
This week, I will spend 15 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
A Call to Sustainability
Talk To Others
I will tell 5 people why sustainability is important to me and what my vision for a sustainable world is.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 7 meatless meal(s) and/or 7 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 7 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day this week.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 7 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.
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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Patti Wilson 5/29/2018 11:27 AMI'm really into whole food plant based nutrition. Am I perfect (yet)? No. But I do believe from a health standpoint as well as a sustainability standpoint that I'm doing the right thing for my body, my health and the planet.-
Liz Zavodsky (EcoChallenge Staff) 5/30/2018 8:50 AMThank you for sharing this. I agree with you that its so important for our bodies and the planet. I've contemplated going back to school to study just that. Thank you for sharing!
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