Chloe Berge
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 751 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO77meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO460gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO78more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO960minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO835minutesspent exercising
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UP TO3.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO90hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO361minutesspent learning
Chloe's actions
Community
Research Restorative Justice
I will spend 60 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 45 minute(s) each day.
Simplicity
Buy Used Clothes
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
Simplicity
De-Clutter My Home or Dorm Room
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home or dorm room.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 5 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Community
Support Native Communities
I will use the resource links provided below and spend 60 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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.
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.
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 0 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
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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Chloe Berge 10/24/2023 4:37 PMMy ecochallenge has been going well so far! I am doing well with my daily actions but I need to spend more time on my one-time actions.-
Janelle Sztuhar 11/06/2023 2:16 PMGood luck Chloe! I agree - need to carve out a little time to do some more one-time actions.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity De-Clutter My Home or Dorm RoomHow can you prevent yourself from accumulating more unnecessary things in the future?
Chloe Berge 10/18/2023 3:23 PMKeeping my room free of clutter helps reduce stress levels and declutters my mind!-
Samantha Gibbs 10/19/2023 11:35 AMI agree, Chloe! I also find it easier to tackle one small declutter task at a time. I did this on the weekend, and found a few items that I'm planning on wearing and using again!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Chloe Berge 10/18/2023 3:23 PMShortening my shower length to 5 minutes or under has always been a challenge for me. But I've figured out a way that works for me while conserving water. I am technically in the shower for longer than 5 minutes but I shut the water off for lathering, shaving etc.-
Janelle Sztuhar 10/18/2023 3:29 PMI find this a tricky one too Chloe! Especially when I have a longer haircut. When I was younger my dad actually got us a shower timer and it was sort of like a game to race against the clock so adding in that element for competitive people may help (fortunately the water didn't turn off on us).
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Chloe Berge 10/18/2023 3:21 PMI've been more strict about my bedtime recently and the extra rest really pays off. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Chloe Berge 10/18/2023 3:20 PMI need to get back to pre-making my smoothies the night before so that they're ready for my breakfast. I can get 2-3 servings of my fruits & veggies right there first thing in the morning. it feels good to start off my day that way. -
Chloe Berge 10/11/2023 4:27 PMI went to Wisby's Veggies with my family over the weekend to get our pumpkins for the season. But while I was there, I was able to pick up local vegetables (from Wisby's Farm) that I needed for my meals for the week, as well as a bouquet of fresh cut flowers!