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Eli Marsh

ENV 101 Ecochallenge

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 160 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    4.0
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    4.0
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    3.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    5.6
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    8.0
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    8.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    48
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    conversations
    with people

Eli's actions

Energy

Turn Off Lights and Electronics

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

Organic farming practices are healthier and safer for our planet, animals, and people. I will enjoy 1 meals cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 3 incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead of Driving

I will walk 2 miles each day instead of driving.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottles from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Take 5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Learn About Transit Needs and Share Information with Others

Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about transportation needs in my campus or community and talk to 4 friends or classmates per day about what I learn.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cups to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


  • Eli Marsh's avatar
    Eli Marsh 11/20/2025 8:10 PM
    It's good I'm walking not driving, and eating organic, and also reducing waste by using reusable water bottles.

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    Eli Marsh 11/16/2025 7:48 AM
    I feel that the challenge is going good so far. I'm watching how much energy I use, and also trying to eat more sustainable.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What is your perception of organic food? After cooking with and eating organic food, has your perception changed?

    Eli Marsh's avatar
    Eli Marsh 11/16/2025 7:47 AM
    I thought it was an expensive alternative to eating, but it's actually a much more sustainable way to eat and it actually tastes a lot better and filled me up faster