Earth Month Ecochallenge 2026

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April 1 - April 30, 2026

Atziri's points

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
221 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

45

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

23

pieces of litter

picked up
UP TO

5.0

donations

made
UP TO

5.0

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

3.0

local or diverse businesses

supported
UP TO

1.0

community event

hosted or attended
UP TO

6.0

ideas and resources

shared

Atziri's actions

Personal

Meditate

Meditation helps build resilience and clarity. I will spend 15 minutes each day to meditate or create a moment of silence each day to reflect on things important to me.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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 2 servings of fruits and vegetables each day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Soil and Food

Share or Donate Surplus Food

Sharing surplus food not only prevents waste but also strengthens social safety nets. I will donate or share 3 meals or food items through a food bank, community fridge, or with neighbors to support food security and resilience.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY 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

Work and Organizations

Host a Cleanup Event with Colleagues

Shared projects at work strengthen teams and build organizational resilience. I will host or join 1 cleanup events with colleagues, classmates, or group members to improve our environment and strengthen collaboration.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

What is resilience?

Share a Resilience Story

Stories connect and inspire us. I will share 1 resilience stories—either from my life, my community, or from a leader or culture I admire—through conversations, social media, or the event feed to help others see resilience in action.

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

Work and Organizations

Celebrate Successes Together

Celebrating achievements helps teams endure challenges. I will help organize ways to celebrate group or individual successes in my organization to build morale and resilience.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Work and Organizations

Support Local or Minority-Owned Businesses

Purchasing choices can strengthen community resilience. I will direct 1 of my organization’s purchases or events toward local or minority-owned businesses, helping build diverse and resilient economies.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Biodiversity and Wildlife

Reduce Light Pollution

Too much artificial light can confuse and harm animals, especially those active at night. I will reduce sources of outdoor light or switch to wildlife-friendly fixtures to support healthy habitats.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
What is resilience?

What story did you share, and how did it feel to share it? Did telling or hearing resilience stories shift how you think about strength and adaptability?
Atziri Lopez 4/26/2026 7:45 PM

I talked about the first time I tried to repair a piece of clothing instead of just tossing it out. It was a total mess at first, but finally finishing it felt surprisingly empowering. In my opinion, it felt good to share because it’s a small thing, but it’s a form of resilience against the “fast fashion” culture we’re used to. It made me think of strength as a form of persistence, staying committed to a more sustainable choice even when it’s more work than the alternative.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Work and Organizations

How did working together on an environmental project strengthen relationships in your group? What does this teach you about resilience in organizations?
Atziri Lopez 4/26/2026 7:39 PM

I believe it helped reinforce that sense of community, and it made me proud to see that the people who I call my friends share the same love that I have for the planet.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity and Wildlife

What lights did you reduce or change, and how might this help wildlife near you?
Atziri Lopez 4/19/2026 11:45 PM

To begin, I completely turned off my porch and patio lights in the evenings in order to reduce the amount of outdoor light, and energy that I would normally use to go out and read a book. I did this because I thought to myself, “ I can take advantage of the sun that we’ve been getting in the evenings and avoid turning off the lights and possibly disrupting any nearby critters. I personally really liked doing this because I found that I saved a lot of energy, helped our fellow animal friends, and I was also able to go and get some sun while it was nice out. I would highly recommend this to everyone!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Work and Organizations

What business did you support, and what did you learn about them? How do purchasing choices like this help build stronger and more connected communities?
Atziri Lopez 4/19/2026 11:38 PM

This week I was able to purchase from a small, Latina owned coffee stand that specialized in matcha, which quickly became an addiction of mine, haha. I learned that this business owner is currently putting herself through college, and all the proceeds that she makes from her coffee stand go to her education, family, and coffee stand. I believe that by supporting a business like this, you’re not only fulfilling a craving, but you’re supporting someone to better their lifestyle, education, and family. Lastly, I think it helped me build a stronger sense of community because the owner, Alo, took the time to chat with me and I realized we shared a lot in common that I normally wouldn’t expect. It was an overall lovely experience, and I would 100% do it again.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Work and Organizations

What success did you celebrate, and how did it impact your team’s morale? How can celebrating together help prepare us for future challenges?
Atziri Lopez 4/19/2026 11:33 PM

I invited my friends out yesterday night to celebrate getting through the first week, of our last term here at PCC before graduating. I believe that this celebration brought us together through food, sharing stories, and giving advice to one another in order to end off the year strong, and reflect on the time’s we’ve shared together. I believe that by celebrating together we are able to build community, and a strong foundation in which we feel loved, supported, and prepared to confront any future challenges. I love my friends!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Soil and Food

Where did your surplus food go, and who did it benefit? How does sharing food strengthen resilience in your community?
Atziri Lopez 4/12/2026 11:03 PM

My surplus food went to this small wooden box that we have in my neighborhood, and essentially anyone can drop off canned food or other goods that you want to donate to members of our community. It’s a first come first serve system so whoever needs it can grab what they need and also leave anything if they’d like to, I think it’s a neat idea and this challenge encouraged me to donate a couple cans of ravioli that I thought someone would enjoy. In addition, I believe sharing food strengthens the residence in my community because it gives everyone the ability and dignity to get what they need, without feeling shamed. To add, it also allows everyone to come closer as a community for our neighbors who might need a little extra help, and overall I think it’s sweet to have neighbors who care enough about one another to have built this box for everyone and anyone to use.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Personal

What did you notice about your thoughts or emotions during or after meditation? How might mindfulness or calmness support your well-being day to day?
Atziri Lopez 4/12/2026 10:57 PM

After meditating I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders, and I particularly noticed that I had more mental clarity and optimism. In the other hand, before meditating I often caught myself having brain fog, feeling tired, and even overwhelmed when I didn’t perform my meditation before beginning my school work. I quickly learned that meditation was an essential task to my everyday life that I didn’t know I needed. Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend it!

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- ciara v 4/12/2026 11:08 PM
  
  Exercise Lover 🤸
  Great job meditating, I love the feeling of being centered after a short session of meditation
  
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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?
Atziri Lopez 4/12/2026 10:51 PM

Eating more fruits and vegetables instead of meat made me feel more energetic, rather than drowsy. I typically nap at some point after 6 PM, but after eating banana’s, blueberries, and strawberries as snacks I didn’t feel the need to nap or eat junk food. I felt like it filled me up, and I didn’t feel that temptation to snack on candy or chips. In addition, I would say I particularly enjoyed eating a combination of the blueberries and banana’s, it was super yummy!

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- ciara v 4/12/2026 11:17 PM
  
  Exercise Lover 🤸
  Keep it going! Blueberries are the best
  
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