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Zeke Rose

Tha Green Goofballz

"Love the earth"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 70 THIS WEEK
  • 1,231 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    129
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    229
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    229
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    374
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    224
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    172
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1,134
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    455
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    3,622
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Zeke's actions

Simplicity

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a walk each day to clear my mind, get some fresh air, and support my physical and mental health as a student.

COMPLETED 42
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Talk To My Friends and Classmates

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 20 friends and classmates each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.

COMPLETED 40
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 43
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Walk Instead of Driving

I will walk 2 miles each day instead of driving.

COMPLETED 43
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 43
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Do a Nature Activity

I will engage in nature-based activities alone, or with my friends or family, for 90 minutes each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)

COMPLETED 43
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Collect Litter While Plogging or Plalking

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 15 minutes and collect 5 items of litter.

COMPLETED 41
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

Organic farming practices are healthier and safer for our planet, animals, and people. I will enjoy 3 meals cooked with organic ingredients per day.

COMPLETED 43
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Learn to Grow Plants My Way

I will spend 10 minutes exploring how I can grow plants in my space—whether it’s a dorm windowsill, apartment patio, or a shared campus garden.

COMPLETED 41
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

COMPLETED 43
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed


  • Zeke Rose's avatar
    Zeke Rose 10/16/2025 3:06 PM
    This week, I have really enjoyed being a part of this challenge. I can actually catch myself being conscious of how the things I do affect the environment.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    Fresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?

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    Zeke Rose 10/16/2025 3:03 PM
    Taking a walk each day allows me to better experience nature. I also feel as though I can spend time with God in his beautiful creation.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    Are you a gardener or house plant lover? Why or why not? What do you need to elevate your plant care skills?

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    Zeke Rose 10/16/2025 3:01 PM
    I am currently both of these. I work on the landscaping team on my campus, as well as have multiple house plants. I am still working to learn more about the plants that I own and how to better care for them.

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      Trevor Bennett 10/16/2025 3:04 PM
      Wow Zeke, it seems like you really do have a "green thumb". Great job.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    What makes you feel connected to your campus, your neighbors, or another kind of community in your life?

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    Zeke Rose 10/16/2025 2:58 PM
    Specifically, living on a college campus, I feel very connected to the community. Being bettered by those around me is extremely prevalent, especially on our campus.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    What is your perception of organic food? After cooking with and eating organic food, has your perception changed?

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    Zeke Rose 10/09/2025 3:12 PM
    I personally really enjoy eating organic food. It tastes pretty good and it makes me feel like I am doing something for the Earth.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

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    Zeke Rose 10/09/2025 3:08 PM
    I try really hard to eliminate the single-use items, but instead of plastic bags, using reusable or paper bags is much better.

    • Samantha G's avatar
      Samantha G 10/12/2025 12:12 PM
      recycling or reusing is always a better choice. Sometimes I try to re-use or repurpose the single use item!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Does this statistic describe your own transportation habits? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?

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    Zeke Rose 10/09/2025 3:03 PM
    I feel like I am pretty good at walking instead of driving when I need to get around.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    What did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and/or touch?

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    Zeke Rose 10/09/2025 3:00 PM
    While spending time outside, I have come to realize how amazing it feels to be in God's Good creation. I get to spend time with Him while also experiencing his amazing creation.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    What are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?

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    Zeke Rose 10/09/2025 2:59 PM
    The sun could also be used for solar power. It can also be used to cook certain foods with the right equipment.

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    Zeke Rose 10/09/2025 2:58 PM
    Today has been great! I have been working on picking up pieces of garbage as soon as I see them, making sure to clean up the landscape whenever I can.