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Earth Month Ecochallenge 2025: Conservation

April 1 - April 30, 2025

Stone Guzik

MBHS APES 24 - 25

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
356 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

10

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

7.0

ideas

shared
UP TO

2.0

advocacy actions

completed
UP TO

0.0

community events

hosted or attended
UP TO

86

minutes

spent learning

Stone's 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 2 servings of a variety of colorful fruits and veggies.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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

Prepare for Extreme Weather

Extreme weather events like hurricanes, wildfires, and floods can disrupt lives and upend our communities. I will take proactive steps to prepare for extreme weather by safeguarding my home and creating or updating an emergency plan and kit with essential supplies, evacuation routes, and contact information.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Empowering the Next Generation

Learn about a Young Leader

Young people are making a big impact on the world. I will spend 10 minutes learning about a young leader working on environmental or social justice issues to get inspired and share their story on social media or the Ecochallenge feed.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Empowering the Next Generation

Support Youth Climate Activists

Youth activists are leading the charge for a better world. I will spend 30 minutes learning about or supporting youth climate activists through sharing their work or attending their events.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Empowering the Next Generation

Support a Youth-Led Project

Youth-led projects drive innovation and change. I will support youth-led environmental projects by offering time, resources, or encouragement and share how I supported youth on the Ecochallenge feed.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Share a Sustainable Innovation Discovery!

Innovation thrives when we share ideas. I will share 1 sustainable innovation discoveries on social media or in the Ecochallenge feed to inspire others to explore creative solutions.

COMPLETED 2
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Sustainable Innovation

Learn about the Magic of Seaweed

Seaweed is a powerful ally for the planet. I will spend 15 minutes learning how seaweed can improve ocean health, capture carbon, support sustainable food systems, and inspire eco-friendly products.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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 30 minutes researching ways to travel responsibly to ensure my adventures support, rather than harm, wildlife and their habitats.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Wildlife

Try At Least One Principle of Leave No Trace

After learning about the Principles of Leave No Trace, I will take at least one action to minimize my impact on the outdoors while enjoying nature. I will post what I tried to the feed to encourage others to do the same!

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Wildlife

Learn How to Save the Bees

Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spending 15 minutes learning about local pollinators and why they are so important.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Empowering the Next Generation

What did you learn about the youth climate activists you supported, and how do their efforts inspire you?
Stone Guzik 4/30/2025 11:48 PM
I learned about Vanessa Nakate’s unique approach to discussing climate issues in Africa, showing how localized activism can stil spark global change. I also supported Autumn Peltier’s commitment to Indigenous water rights, and protecting our natural resources. They both inspired me to take action and make a change in my own community, even if it may seem small.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Empowering the Next Generation

What impressed you most about the youth-led project you supported, and how did your involvement help?
Stone Guzik 4/30/2025 11:42 PM
I supported the Green Youth Initiative, a project where young environmental advocates turn vacant urban spaces into thriving community gardens. Their innovative, hands-on approach to boosting local biodiversity truly inspired me, especially due to having my own garden. It impressed me that they combined creativity and commitment to create to sustainable change and bring together their community.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Empowering the Next Generation

Who is the young leader you learned about, and what at inspired you most about them? How can you support or amplify the work of young leaders in your own community?
Stone Guzik 4/30/2025 11:36 PM
I learned about Vanessa Nakate, a Ugandan climate activist and storyteller, whose dedication to environmental justice inspires me. Her ability to engage with communities and bring global attention to climate challenges motivated me to rethink how I can make a change to lower my environmental footprint while inspiring others to do the same.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Well-Being

What did you do to prepare for extreme weather events? Share any tips or resources you found helpful in the feed!
Stone Guzik 4/30/2025 11:19 PM
I prepared for extreme weather events by getting together emergency kits for my family, including water, first aid supplies, and food. I bought an emergency food supply from Costco, which gave my family and I reliable, long-lasting meals to rely on during an emergency.

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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?
Stone Guzik 4/30/2025 11:15 PM
I scheduled my check-up because I value self-care and wanted to make sure nothing was wrong with my health routine. After the appointment, I felt relieved knowing that I am maintaining my well-being.

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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?
Stone Guzik 4/30/2025 11:11 PM
Eating more fruits and vegetables and therefore reducing my meat intake boosts my health with vitamins and benefits our planet through lower greenhouse gas emissions. I had blueberries and raspberries in the mornings, which turned out to be my favorites, along with squash, broccoli, and cauliflower with dinner.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife

How do pollinators impact your daily life, and what changes can you make to ensure they continue to thrive?
Stone Guzik 4/30/2025 11:06 PM
Pollinators support my life on the daily by ensuring the growth of the fruits, and vegetables, that I consume every day while supporting a healthy environment. I can help them thrive by planting native flowers in my garden, reducing the use of pesticides, and using environmentally friendly habitats in my garden.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife

What did you learn about how tourism impacts wildlife, and how can you make more conscious choices when planning a trip? How do you think your travel decisions can contribute to wildlife conservation and respectful interactions with nature?
Stone Guzik 4/30/2025 10:59 PM
I learned that tourism, especially when not managed sustainably, can disrupt habitats and stress local ecosystems. I can make more environmentally friendly choices by chosing eco-friendly destinations, methods of travel, and tours. The best way to do this is by supporting local conservation initiatives when planning my trips.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife

How did your experience go in trying an action to Leave No Trace? Did you notice others doing the same, or not? From a perspective of having empathy for others, why might people not adhere to the Leave No Trace principles?
Stone Guzik 4/30/2025 10:50 PM
I applied Leave No Trace on my hike by staying on designated trails, disposing of waste mindfully, and picking up stray litter. I observed that, though some hikers were environmentally mindfull, others appeared less aware or empathetic. I think this stems from a lack in education, bad habits, and poor infrastructure of the trail that explain why some people don't fully adhere to the Leave No Trace principles.

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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?
Stone Guzik 4/09/2025 11:57 AM
I sent emails to major food brands, specifically those with excessive plastic waste, including Kraft Heinz and Nestlé, encouraging them to implement more plant-based or compostable alternative packaging. Additionally, I encouraged my family to move towards using more sustainable food packaging, lowering our environmental footprint and trash production. While I have received no responses to emails as of now, my family has made steps towards using more sustainable food packaging.

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