"I joined the Eco Challenge because I feel that every human is required to take part in keeping our earth clean and livable. Joining this challenge helps me gain and deeper understanding and compassion for the ground I stand on, the wildlife I see, and the benefits of mother nature. It helps me build a connection with the world around me, keeping me aware of the actions I do on a day to day basis. I believe that through this challenge, all of us will be able to aim for a brighter, sustainable future! 🌎"
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participant impact
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spent learning
Khadija's actions
Health and Well-Being
Prioritize Getting Enough Sleep
Good sleep is essential for a healthy body and mind. I will prioritize getting 120 minutes of quality sleep each night and develop a bedtime routine that supports rest and relaxation.
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DAILY ACTION
Wildlife
Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 20 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Community and Connection
Explore the Feed and Connect with Others
I will spend 5 minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Community and Connection
Connect with nature
The goal is to share how we connect with nature and our environment by posting pictures of our favorite spot. This will allow team member to learn about NC's parks and Natural resources
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health and Well-Being
Develop Innovations For Those Struggling With Drug And Substance Abuse
I chose this goal because I think that teens struggle immensely with substances and drugs, causing them to relapse, become depressed, and worsen their own well being. Through my innovations and prototype, I could make a positive impact on this crisis. Not only is it important to address the effects of substance abuse, but it is also one of the WHO's SDG 3 goals. I will also attempt to post my process on my feed.
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DAILY ACTIONS
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.
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DAILY ACTION
Health and Well-Being
Declutter and Donate
Decluttering can reduce stress and benefit others. I will declutter my home and donate items I no longer need to support others in my community.
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DAILY ACTION
Sustainable Innovation
Choose a Product Made with Sustainable Materials
Every choice matters. I will purchase or switch to products made from sustainable or recycled materials to support innovation and reduce environmental impact.
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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
Community and Connection
How and why do you feel connected to this place. Are there places you haven't been to that you want to visit? Did you notice any changes in your neighborhood that negatively affect the environment?
Exercising made me feel "alive" if that makes sense. It highlighted and signified the wonderful ways all my body systems work to keep my heart pumping and my body alive. I haven't exercised in a while ever since I quit martial arts, so when I first started, it was a bit tiring for me and my body ached after. But it was totally worth it. I am now slowly getting used to it. I also started walking outside more!
i loooove stretching! it feels so good to release a lot of tension from muscles that has built over time - I'm so glad you've been enjoying exercising!!
The activity I enjoyed the most was definitely the stretching part of my exercise routine. I love the feeling of my body being light and less stiff is really rejuvenating.
My ecochallenge for 2025 is going strong! I have already started to declutter from the things in my room, as well as exercising to ensure my health is on top.
Decluttering and donating items made me feel gratitude for all of the things I have. Donating to those who are less fortunate is important, as a lot of stuff I have around my house is excessive and needs to be given to someone who needs it. I mostly donate clothes because my closet is quite full.
For good health and wellbeing, try doing a reset every few weeks! I do it all the time and it really helps my overall mood and productivity. Usually my reset day is the last day of a break, such as spring break, winter break, or even just on regular weekends. Here is what I try to accomplish on my "reset" day, usually Sunday night:
Tidy or Declutter your bedroom
Tidy or Declutter your office/study area
Go through your backpack and make sure things are where they belong
Clear any trash in the house
Spend an hour outside or exercising
Take a shower
Make sure you do not have any deadlines or important things to get done
Sleep early (around 9 pm for me)
These tasks are so rejuvenating and relaxing for me to do. It helps restart and uplift my mindset, helping me look forward to the next week, especially since I am still in school and I might need a mood booster to help me get through the day.
This is what welcoming mother nature looks like. Incorporating nature in to your home and letting plants follow their desired path lead to things like these. Gardening is also one of the many ways to show gratitude and love for all the diverse plants we have. Become nature's care taker! (I took this photo on a summer trip in Morocco! This was my cozy rental.)
Yes, that's right! The Eco-challenge starts tomorrow, April 1st! Simply log into your account and select all the actions you were able to accomplish that day. You can add pictures and comments to the feed as well. Try to check in daily to keep your streak. If you miss a day, you can always go back and click on the actions you did that day. You'll still get rewarded for accomplishing those actions. Thanks for asking, and thank you Cheryl and Bluey for helping out!
When the challenge begins on April 1st there will then be a "Checkin" button to acknowledge you have completed the actions you have committed to doing. Be sure to check in every day to keep your streak.
I joined the Eco Challenge because I feel that every human is required to take part in keeping our earth clean and livable. Joining this challenge helps me gain and deeper understanding and compassion for the ground I stand on, the wildlife I see, and the benefits of mother nature. It helps me build a connection with the world around me, keeping me aware of the actions I do on a day to day basis. I believe that through this challenge, all of us will be able to aim for a brighter, sustainable future! 🌎
