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Welcome to Earth Month Ecochallenge 2025: Conservation!

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Earth Month Ecochallenge 2025: Conservation
April 1 - April 30, 2025
Eric Fialkovich's avatar

Eric Fialkovich

Allegheny County

"To be greener"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 192 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    40
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    65
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    9.0
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent outdoors

Eric's actions

Land, Water, and Air

Attend Recycling & Waste Reduction Lunch & Learn

April 25

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Exercise Daily

Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 30 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Go Get a Check Up

Regular health check-ups help prevent problems before they start. I will schedule or attend a medical, dental, or mental health check-up to take care of my well-being.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy Fruits and Veggies

Adding fruits and vegetables to our meals nourishes our body and the planet. I will prepare and enjoy 3 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 5 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Well-Being

Enjoy the Outdoors for 30 Minutes

Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside, then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    How did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?
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    Eric Fialkovich 4/22/2025 12:51 PM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I typically like walking in nature but I had a good experience trying to do some pushups and crunches yesterday. It feels good to stretch out on a yoga mat
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    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?
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    Eric Fialkovich 4/22/2025 6:41 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I think it's healthier for myself and the planet to eat less meat. Broccoli is my absolute favorite and I cooked some with garlic white wine pasta. (*chef's kiss)
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What changes did you make to improve your sleep, and how did they affect your day?
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    Eric Fialkovich 4/21/2025 9:29 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I'm trying to keep my room cleaner and less cluttered so it's like a nice peaceful atmostphere to rest
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What did you observe or experience while spending time outside, and how did it affect you? How does connecting with nature enhance your physical and mental well-being?
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    Eric Fialkovich 4/21/2025 9:29 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I observed some beautiful flowers and nice weather. It made me feel peaceful and calm. Connecting with nature helps me get some exercise and clear my head from worries
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What did you notice about your thoughts or emotions during or after meditation? Did you find it easy or challenging to meditate?
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    Eric Fialkovich 4/21/2025 9:27 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I felt calmer. It was challenging to begin but once started I liked the feeling
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What motivated you to schedule or attend your check-up, and how did it make you feel afterward that you completed this action?
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    Eric Fialkovich 4/21/2025 9:26 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I had been neglecting getting new glasses for a few years. I was due for new ones. I felt accomplished and proud of myself like I deserve to have nice things and see clearly :-)
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    Eric Fialkovich 4/14/2025 6:53 AM
    • Plant Parent 🪴
    I like nature and want future generations to be able to enjoy it too.
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