Campus Ecochallenge 2023

April 3 - April 21, 2023

Amy Saputo

"Promote and value: 1. The Environment-strive to do things that will leave less of an impact on our environment. 2. Nature-strive to do things that allow me to disconnect and enjoy the world around me 3. Personal health/meditation-being in nature and enjoying the world around me"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
785 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

332

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

9.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

2.0

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

52

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

22

conversations

with people
UP TO

786

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

6.6

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

356

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

497

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

165

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

14

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Amy's actions

Simplicity

Needs Vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 10-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Weekly Meal Planning

I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Meditate

I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 10 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Disconnect from Email

I will disconnect from my email when not at work or school, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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 2 conversations.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Plant an Herb Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Zero-Waste Cooking

In North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for using every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable (including the skins, tops, stalks, etc.) during your next meal prep?

Amy Saputo 4/21/2023 9:38 AM

using all of the veggie in our food for our lizard or in our garden that way nothing goes to waste.

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- Jeni Steigleman 4/21/2023 11:27 AM
  
  We thrown old egg shells in our garden. I really do think it helps some of the plants grow!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health More Fruits and Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

Amy Saputo 4/21/2023 9:30 AM

eating healthy and less meat helps preserve the animal population.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Engage In Active Listening

What was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?

Amy Saputo 4/21/2023 5:38 AM

Listening to understand and actively listening helped to hear their side. They felt heard in the conversation.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

Amy Saputo 4/19/2023 7:14 AM

When you think about needs vs wants you are able to think how to repurpose something instead of just buying a replacement or purchasing replacement parts.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Amy Saputo 4/19/2023 7:13 AM

We have researched how to can pickles and will be planting them this year for harvest. The pickling process seemed complicated at first but I think we can do it. It would be nice to have our own for the year.

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- Jeremy Rhone 4/21/2023 8:25 AM
  
  I did this for the first time last year and had excellent results. Good luck!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Amy Saputo 4/19/2023 7:03 AM

When you do not spend time outside you become very disconnected with people and nature. Being outside does bring a spiritual nature and clears you mind.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?

Amy Saputo 4/19/2023 7:01 AM

I found that walking the trail and seeing all the nature around me cleared my mind and I was very refreshed when I went back to the car. I felt like I gave my brain the chance to relax.

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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?

Amy Saputo 4/17/2023 5:36 AM

I planted a three tier planter for herbs that is sitting on the patio. We also have tomato's and cucumber that will go into pots for harvest.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Meditate

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

Amy Saputo 4/14/2023 7:20 AM

I enjoy reflecting on time with friends and reducing my stress. disconnect and live in the moment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Amy Saputo 4/12/2023 6:55 AM

We have discussed going to the gym together in order to all get healthy. We want to instill healthy habits on our children. Eating right and exercise is part of that.

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