Earth Month Ecochallenge 2026

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April 1 - April 30, 2026

Ixi's points

0 TODAY
148 THIS WEEK
288 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

320

gallons of water

saved
UP TO

26

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

219

minutes

of additional sleep

Ixi's actions

Personal

Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep

Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 30 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Take Shorter Showers

Conserving water helps protect this precious resource. I will shorten my showers to 5 minutes to save water and reduce energy use - each time saving up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water!

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Save Water When Washing Dishes

Dishwashers can save water — if used wisely. I will only run the dishwasher when it’s full and skip the pre-rinse to reduce water and energy use. If I don't have a dishwasher, I will turn off the tap as often as possible while washing dishes.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Reduce Refined Sugar

Cutting back on refined sugar can improve energy, mood, and overall health. I will limit my intake of sugary snacks and drinks by reducing refined sugar in meals or snacks each day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Personal

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Eating a wide variety of colorful fruits and vegetables is a simple way to boost our personal health and support a more resilient food system. I will prepare and enjoy 3 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

How did shortening your showers affect your awareness of water conservation? What other water-saving practices can you adopt in your daily routine?
Ixi Carranza 4/13/2026 1:27 PM
- Pet Parent 🐾
It made me realize how much water I waste and how much water I actually need when showering.

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- Hillary Tejada 4/13/2026 11:00 PM
  
  TEAM CAPTAIN
  I have the best luck shortening my showers when the bathroom is warm. If the air is chilly, I do not want to stop the hot shower, but if the air is warm, I usually turn of the water to shampoo and soap up and then turn the water back on to rinse off. I think that saves at least a gallon or two!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

How did changing your dishwashing habits make you more mindful of water use? What other small changes can you make to conserve water in your household?
Ixi Carranza 4/13/2026 1:24 PM
- Pet Parent 🐾
It made me more mindful because I didn't realize how much water was going to waste before. Some small changes I can make to conserve more water in my household is show my mom how to conserve water as well when it comes to doing dishes

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal

How did improving your sleep affect your energy, focus, or mood? What role does rest play in helping you feel more balanced and capable of handling challenges?
Ixi Carranza 4/13/2026 1:21 PM
- Pet Parent 🐾
I feel that by improving my sleep it made me have more energy for throughout the day. I think that rest plays a big role because when I get enough rest I feel as though it is easier for me to focus on school concepts

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- Gennezis Cervantes 4/16/2026 4:00 PM
  
  Book Lover 📚
  That's one of the best benefits to receive. it's interesting to see how much or moods improve from sleeping a little extra.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now? What was the most challenging part of reducing refined sugar, and how did you overcome it?
Ixi Carranza 4/13/2026 1:06 PM
- Pet Parent 🐾
I do believe that I was addicted to sugar before I stated this challenge. I feel as after starting this challenge I have reduced my sugar intake. The most challenging part of reducing refined sugar I would say wold be the beginning because I had been so used to the intake. I overcame this by I guess you could say accepting the fact that having a huge intake in refined sugar was not good for me.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?
Ixi Carranza 4/13/2026 12:52 PM
- Pet Parent 🐾
I think that when eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat it gives me more energy. The fruits that I really enjoy eating are apples and oranges I like the natural sugars that they provide. My favorite fruit to eat this week was oranges.

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