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April 3 - April 21, 2023
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Emmelina Korb

Carlisle Construction Materials

"Working towards a sustainable world for future generations."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,021 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    15
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    17
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    15
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    660
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    1,831
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    100
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1,884
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    1,357
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    137
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Emmelina's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 60 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Healthy Sleep

Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 30 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Practice Gratitude for Earth

I will spend 15 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Spend Time Outside

I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

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

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 25 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Core Values

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Eco-friendly Gardening

I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Engage In Active Listening

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 10 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Host A Watch Party

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Learn About Renewable Energy

I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Joyful Movement

I will spend 20 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 2 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Meet My Local Farmers

I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 17
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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    Emmelina Korb 4/21/2023 1:56 PM
    Reading through everyone's feedback over the course of this challenge has been exciting and inspirational. Thank you to all for sharing!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Meet My Local Farmers
    When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?

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    Emmelina Korb 4/21/2023 5:30 AM
    Knowing who produces my food give me peace of mind - I know animals were treated humanely and respected, and produce is grown organically. Closeness to your food is not something everyone needs or likes to have (some would rather not think about the animals that go into the meat they buy), but I think it is important to support local farmers. Quality of product can increase the more it is funded!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Learn About Renewable Energy
    What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?

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    Emmelina Korb 4/21/2023 5:23 AM
    Energy usage is an obvious area to improve upon, but many choose to not due to high costs or concerns of quality. I act on sustainable energy to increase awareness, encourage others to participate, and help fund the growth this sector needs.

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    Emmelina Korb 4/21/2023 5:19 AM
    Happy last day of EcoChallenge - incredible work by everyone!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Find Local Recycling Depots
    Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

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    Emmelina Korb 4/20/2023 6:09 AM
    In the Carlisle PA borough, there are a number of items that are not accepted in the typical roadside bins: electronics, metal, cans, etc. These items must be taken to nearby scrap metal yards for trade in. There are a number of options within driving distance. Depending on how much is brought in, you can make a few bucks!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

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    Emmelina Korb 4/20/2023 6:05 AM
    These traits aren't expressed only in the way you present yourself. The language you use, attitude you carry through life, and people you surround yourself with all help to express your personality and values. Everyone is a complex mix of thoughts, ideas, experiences, etc that can't be simplified just to what others see!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Plant an Herb Garden
    Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

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    Emmelina Korb 4/19/2023 7:22 AM
    I live in an apartment with no green space available, so I am planting herbs to sit on my kitchen windowsill. This way they can get sun and some fresh air as they grow!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Explore My Area
    How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?

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    Emmelina Korb 4/18/2023 7:14 AM
    Spending time outside clears my head and allows me to reset. Time spent outside is refreshing and lets me clear my head so I can tackle problems with a new sense of energy and vigor.

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    Emmelina Korb 4/14/2023 5:44 AM
    One week left in this year's EcoChallenge - let's continue to make an impact!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Stay on the Ground
    What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

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    Emmelina Korb 4/13/2023 6:37 AM
    I am planning a family vacation to Maine for a week and have decided to drive instead of flying. There will be 5 of us in one hybrid vehicle. While this plan will increase our travel time, our emissions will be reduced dramatically. Furthermore, we will have opportunities to get out and interact with nature on our drive - we plan to make stops for hiking and visiting parks!