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Margaret Byrne

Team Earth - W&C

"Improve my household and family environmental impact one season at a time."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 56 THIS WEEK
  • 303 TOTAL

participant impact

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    new places
    explored
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    energy audit
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    water footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    510
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    305
    minutes
    spent learning

Margaret's actions

Wildlife

Learn about Native Species

The world is full of unique species that all play an important role in nature. I will spend 30 minutes learning what the native plants and wildlife are in my region.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Land, Water, and Air

Produce No Waste for a Day

The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Land, Water, and Air

Conduct a Home Energy Audit

Reducing energy use helps protect the air and climate. I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy and reduce pollution.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land, Water, and Air

Understand My Water Footprint

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Explore My Area

Discovering what’s nearby fosters a deeper connection to my community. I will explore 1 new places in my area, such as parks, historical sites, or local businesses.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Learn to be a Responsible Tourist

Being a responsible tourist means not disturbing wildlife and choosing eco-friendly tour operators and destinations that prioritize wildlife conservation and respect animal welfare. I will spend 60 minutes researching ways to travel responsibly to ensure my adventures support, rather than harm, wildlife and their habitats.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Learn to Grow Plants Your Way

Growing plants can be rewarding and can create habitats big and small for wildlife. And, we can grow things almost anywhere! I will spend 15 minutes researching options for growing plants either inside or outside.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 60 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Land, Water, and Air

Reduce Food Waste

Wasting food also wastes water, energy, and resources. I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Log Species to Help Scientists

The more we know about the wildlife around us, the better we can protect species. I will download a wildlife monitoring app and log 30 animal or plant species I discover.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Margaret Byrne 4/10/2025 11:32 AM
    • Wildlife Guardian 🦉
    Recently read "Traffication" by Paul Donald. It is a fantastic book about the unconscious impact of traffic noise and our environment and wildlife. I 100% recommend it as a spring read!

    • Alaina Drouin's avatar
      Alaina Drouin 4/10/2025 11:51 AM
      I would love to read this one day. Although I am a slow and forgetful reader. I like reading and then immediately sharing the books information with others that way at least if I forget a fact, maybe someone else will remember and implement it into their lives. To follow that up, I think that the major impact from traffic on wildlife would mostly be habitat fragmentation. Did the book give other major contenders for negative impacts of traffic on wildlife? If yes, what are they?

      If you want to start a book club, message me. I am always open to learning by passing around ideas, perspectives, and knowledge.

  • Margaret Byrne's avatar
    Margaret Byrne 4/10/2025 11:30 AM
    • Wildlife Guardian 🦉
    This is my first spring season in our new house. I am looking forward to identifying the invasive and native species on the property. A long-term goal is to have all native plants in our yard and garden to help with animals, insects, and pollinators. If you have any gardening tips and tricks, I'm all ears.

    • GABRIELA PLESA's avatar
      GABRIELA PLESA 4/10/2025 12:16 PM
      • Parent 🐻
      • 17-DAY STREAK
      Enjoy new life! Before you start, it's a good idea to get to know your garden. Check the aspect – is it south-facing or north-facing? Knowing where the sun hits the ground will help you decide what to grow where. It's also worth knowing what soil type you have. Take a look at what's growing. Doing a soil test will further help you know your soil, and therefore what plants you can grow.