Amy Boyle Geisel

Team Arch

"To leave this planet, my family and friends better because of my actions and presence. "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
797 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

985

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

112

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

51

local or diverse businesses

supported
UP TO

2.0

community events

hosted or attended
UP TO

52

steps taken

to protect pollinators
UP TO

730

minutes

spent learning

Amy Boyle's actions

Share My Why

I will share my Ecochallenge story and why I'm taking action for the planet — and earn 15 points!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Share My Why

Take the Earth Month Ecochallenge Feedback Survey

I will take a short survey about my experience to help the Ecochallenge team improve future events, earn a chance to win a prize, and earn 15 points!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Empowering the Next Generation

Listen to Youth

Youth voices matter and deserve to be heard. I will spend 20 minutes actively listening to and learning from young people about concerns, ideas, or experiences about environmental issues, either through conversations, speeches, or media.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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 4 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 29
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.

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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 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Community and Connection

Support Local Businesses

Supporting local businesses helps keep communities vibrant and resilient. I will choose to shop at 3 local businesses or restaurants, with a focus on businesses owned by people of color, local farmers, or community members.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Protect Pollinators with a Plant or Mini-Habitat

Pollinators need a little help from their friends like us! I will take 5 steps to protect pollinators, such as planting a pollinator-friendly plant, installing a pollinator hotel, or by leaving leaf litter for pollinators to call home.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Sustainable Innovation

Advocate For Better Food Packaging

When companies and governments make large-scale changes to their products and practices, it makes sustainability more accessible to the masses, in turn creating further demand for sustainable products, and the cycle continues. I will advocate for improved, sustainable food packaging through petitions, letters, or by supporting brands that prioritize eco-friendly packaging - and share my advocacy actions on the feed.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Community and Connection

Attend a Local Event

Local events such as farmers' markets, festivals, or community meetings like town halls are great ways to feel part of a community. I will attend 2 community events to connect with others and learn more about my area.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Amy Boyle Geisel 4/30/2025 6:59 AM
- Community Builder 🤝
- 10-DAY STREAK
Thank you Blue Goes Green team, for sponsoring this Ecochallenge for Arch colleagues. Enjoyable and educational.

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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?
Amy Boyle Geisel 4/30/2025 6:58 AM
- Community Builder 🤝
- 10-DAY STREAK
Good to 'get the rust out' and exercise on a regular basis; especially if you feel stiff or minor joint pain.

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- Matt LaJoy 4/30/2025 7:04 AM
  
  Artist 🎨
  
  17-DAY STREAK
  I agree with you Amy. After I exercise, I feel much better and have less joint stiffness!
  
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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?
Amy Boyle Geisel 4/30/2025 6:58 AM
- Community Builder 🤝
- 10-DAY STREAK
I feel so much better physically as I pay greater attention to what I'm eating, where it comes from and how it was grown. Using more beans; cannellini beans are my new favorite.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community and Connection

What did you learn about the businesses or owners you supported? How does shopping locally contribute to a more vibrant and resilient community?
Amy Boyle Geisel 4/30/2025 6:57 AM
- Community Builder 🤝
- 10-DAY STREAK
I met the husband and wife who own the local Kings Market. Lovely people who care about what packaging they use and how it is recycled. They take great care to clean up the front sidewalk, curb outside of their business and love the community. Good to stop and talk, introduce yourself to local business owners in your community.

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Amy Boyle Geisel 4/30/2025 6:55 AM
- Community Builder 🤝
- 10-DAY STREAK
Trees are humming with bees/pollinators and pollen everywhere. Spring here in No. NJ. Enjoy the day.

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Amy Boyle Geisel 4/29/2025 10:21 AM
- Community Builder 🤝
- 10-DAY STREAK
Scheduled a check up with my internist. Making a list of questions and medications to bring with me. Good to be one's own advocate and ensure good communication. Taking care of me - helps me take care of my environment and family.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Sustainable Innovation

What actions did you take to advocate for sustainable food packaging, and how were they received? How do you think widespread changes in food packaging could benefit the planet?
Amy Boyle Geisel 4/25/2025 8:04 AM
- Community Builder 🤝
- 10-DAY STREAK
Shared the content of the Ecochallenge and Arch Blue Goes Green webinar on best practices on navigating certifications/memberships that are valid/not-valid or misleading with my two children. One will share with her EcoHouse living community at UConn. Yes! Changes to sustainable food packaging and consumer education on everything related to our food chain(s) will benefit the planet and....people.

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Amy Boyle Geisel 4/23/2025 12:02 PM
- Community Builder 🤝
- 10-DAY STREAK
Discussions with college freshman daughter about single use plastics, sustainable farming and global warming. She has decided to change her major from Biology to BS in Natural Resources. I had never head of this major before and my research was eye-opening and gratifying. She is hoping to be accepted to a summer abroad program in Kenya to study how they incorporate eco-tourism into sustainable management of wild animals. Life is about constant learning and self-improvement. Thank you Ecochallenge and Arch Ins.

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Amy Boyle Geisel 4/21/2025 7:34 AM
- Community Builder 🤝
- 10-DAY STREAK
Local fish and chips sale fundraiser. Thinking this through; I opted for paper/cardboard clam shell packages, no plastic utensils or bags for 'to go' orders. The vendor provided coleslaw in plastic 2 oz. containers; looking for a substitute for that packaging as you cannot recycle. Ecochallenge is making me stop and think through choices. A good thing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community and Connection

What did you enjoy or learn from attending a local event in your community? How did participating in this event deepen your connection to your local area?
Amy Boyle Geisel 4/15/2025 7:51 AM
- Community Builder 🤝
- 10-DAY STREAK
I am a big believer in public libraries. I volunteer as a Board member and to assist at events, programs and fundraisers. To me, public education, public libraries and museums are a high water mark of a civilization. We help everyone learn, develop and pursue self-education with these public institutions and improve the quality of life in our communities. Volunteer; you'll be glad you did.

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- Sara Vazquez 4/15/2025 7:57 AM
  
  Adventurer 🏔
  
  16-DAY STREAK
  That´s amazing!! what a great thing you´re doing :)
  
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