Zeke Rose
"Love the earth"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 70 THIS WEEK
- 1,231 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO129organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO229milestraveled by foot
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UP TO229milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO374pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO224pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO172gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1,134minutesspent exercising
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UP TO455conversationswith people
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UP TO3,622minutesspent 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.
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.
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.
Transportation
Walk Instead of Driving
I will walk 2 miles each day instead of driving.
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.
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.)
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.
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.
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.
Participant Feed
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Zeke Rose 10/16/2025 3:06 PMThis 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 QUESTIONSimplicityFresh 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureAre you a gardener or house plant lover? Why or why not? What do you need to elevate your plant care skills?
Zeke Rose 10/16/2025 3:01 PMI 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.-
Trevor Bennett 10/16/2025 3:04 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunityWhat makes you feel connected to your campus, your neighbors, or another kind of community in your life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat is your perception of organic food? After cooking with and eating organic food, has your perception changed?
Zeke Rose 10/09/2025 3:12 PMI personally really enjoy eating organic food. It tastes pretty good and it makes me feel like I am doing something for the Earth.-
Samantha G 10/13/2025 2:37 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Zeke Rose 10/09/2025 3:08 PMI try really hard to eliminate the single-use items, but instead of plastic bags, using reusable or paper bags is much better.-
Samantha G 10/12/2025 12:12 PMrecycling or reusing is always a better choice. Sometimes I try to re-use or repurpose the single use item!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHalf 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureWhat did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and/or touch?
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REFLECTION QUESTION
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Zeke Rose 10/09/2025 2:58 PMToday 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.