Earth Month Ecochallenge 2026

John's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
486 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

260

gallons of water

saved
UP TO

53

more servings

of fruits and vegetables

John's 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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Soil and Food

Preserve or Store Food

Preserving food through freezing, drying, or fermenting helps food last longer, reduces waste, and ensures supplies during difficult times. I will preserve or store food during the challenge to strengthen household and community resilience.

COMPLETED 13
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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Create My Own Water Action

Everyone’s water needs and use are different. I will create an action that works for my life and supports water resilience—and make my commitment public by sharing it in the feed to inspire others.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 5 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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?
John Harrison 4/28/2026 6:05 PM

Incorporating more fruits and vegetables into my diet has significantly improved my energy. I was also able to shed a few pounds by controlling my sugar cravings with fruit instead of candy. My favorite fruit through this challenge was apples. I replaced rice with cauliflower rice and cut down on my consumption of chicken and beef. Consuming less meat can reduce greenhouse gas being released by livestock, although my single effort will hardly make a difference. Consuming better food caused me to focus more on my work, while also providing energy to workout and socialize.

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- Janet Beach 4/28/2026 6:43 PM
  
  TEAM CAPTAIN
  
  Plant-Based Foodie 🥬
  Your choices absolutely make a difference! One small change over time can make improvements you’ll never see.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What personal action did you create, and why does it matter to you?
John Harrison 4/04/2026 4:13 PM

Living in an apartment, I don't have cold, filtered water from my refrigerator. Wherever I go, I have my water bottle with me. Instead of adding plastic water bottles to my grocery list, or drinking from my sink, I store filtered cold water in empty 2-liter bottles. Now I can reduce my usage of plastic waste and have cold water at all times.

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