Cameron Maddox
"To steward the Earth that God has given us. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 195 THIS WEEK
- 1,246 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO96pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0Carbon FootprintCalculated
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO19pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO1,050minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO190minutesspent learning
Cameron's actions
Land + Forests
Zero Waste Day
The impacts of our waste are far reaching. I will create zero waste for an entire day and share my reflections and learnings on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Endangered Species
Wildlife and biodiversity play an important role on our planet and are being threatened each year. I will spend 15 minutes each day learning about the current status of local or global wildlife and how I can align my actions to support their livelihood.
Land + Forests
Regenerative Agriculture and Me
Regenerative agriculture focuses on farming and ranching in a way that supports life and restores the soil. I will spend 15 minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and find out if any nearby farms practice regenerative agriculture.
Land + Forests
Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper
Trees provide food and habitat for local wildlife species, shade our streets and homes, and help keep our air and water clean by capturing pollutants. Buying products that help protect forests makes a difference. I will only purchase wood, furniture, and paper products from ecologically certified sources such as Forest Stewardship Council.
Land + Forests
Advocate for Forest Protection
Using my voice can help create a more sustainable and just world. I will contact 1 local, regional, or national decision makers to advocate for public policy that protects forests and improves their ability to sequester carbon and nourish biodiversity.
Climate + Air
Calculate My Carbon Impact
Carbon emissions can show up in many surprising ways in our life. I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Action Track: Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hours in my community.
Action Track: Community
Join a Cleanup Effort
I will organize or participate in a trash pickup at a local river, beach, or natural body of water.
Land + Forests
Personal Waste Audit
The waste we create daily can go unnoticed. I will track the waste I create in a day and post a photo log on the feed to see how much I create and where I can make different choices to reduce my waste going forward.
Freshwater + Oceans
Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning
Understanding cleaning product ingredients and their effect on water and biodiversity is helpful to our consumer choices. I will spend 15 minutes learning about how cleaning products affect our water and try making my own cleaning products to reduce pollutants.
Freshwater + Oceans
Smart Seafood Choices
We need to support healthy seafood populations. I will spend 15 minutes learning about sustainable seafood choices, commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean, and share what I learned on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans
I will spend 15 minutes learning more about the importance of freshwater + ocean conservation, and how I can reduce my water use. I will share what I learn with people in person, on social media, and on the feed.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Invest in Nature
A healthy world needs both our daily actions and support from larger systems. I will spend 30 minutes learning about how I can use my investments and savings to advance environmental sustainability.
Climate + Air
Stay on the Ground
Carbon emissions from air travel is harmful to planetary and human health. Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Freshwater + Oceans
Understand My Water Footprint
Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.
Climate + Air
Choose Renewable Energy
Renewable energy options are becoming more widespread and accessible. Not only are they good for the planet, they can help save money as well. I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will contact them to advocate for this option in the future.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs
When traveling, I will seek souvenirs that support local communities and do not cause harm to the environment or wildlife.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Save the Bees
Bees are vital to ecosystems. To help save the bees, I will learn which local flowers provide nectar and plant them in my backyard or in a pot on my balcony.
Land + Forests
Explore My Area
When we explore natural spaces around us, our connections with them change. I will spend 60 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood, office, or campus (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Action Track: Community
Borrow Before I Buy
Why buy something I will only use once or a few times if someone nearby has it for me to borrow, and why not share something I have that someone may only need a few times a year? To reduce my consumption and waste, I will create or support the sharing economy with friends, family, colleagues or neighbors.
Climate + Air
Low Carbon Diet
Carbon is emitted into the atmosphere in a variety of ways, including through the foods we eat and food we waste. I will learn about low carbon foods and replace higher carbon foods with them in my diet.
Climate + Air
Consume only Needs vs Wants
The more stuff we consume, the more greenhouse gasses we put into the atmosphere. I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach this month and only buy things I need.
Land + Forests
30 for 30 in Nature
Studies have shown that when we spend consistent time in nature, our health improves, our creativity increases, and our connection to the planet gets stronger. Each day of the Ecochallenge, I will spend 30 minutes outside (in a large or small patch of nature), then share my observations, reflections, and learnings on the feed.
Action Track: Community
Keep My Community Clean
At times it may not feel like it's up to us to keep our community clean and healthy, but we all have a role to play. Each day I am outside, I will pick up any litter I see.
Biodiversity + Wildlife
Leave No Trace
I will respect and protect biotic communities by practicing the seven principles of Leave No Trace whenever I am outside.
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?
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Cameron Maddox 4/25/2024 6:15 AMI did my personal waste audit yesterday, and here are the results. My lunch really killed the day here, and it really shows how much waste comes from eating out at a fast-food restaurant. -
Cameron Maddox 4/24/2024 11:59 AMThe weather this week has been awesome. It's been super sunny with a good breeze and I know I have to take advantage of the good weather while it lasts!-
Jeff Wawrzeniak 4/24/2024 12:10 PMJust saw a report of 'very high pollen' counts in our area. I love this time of year, but that explains how i'm feeling :(
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Cameron Maddox 4/23/2024 6:24 AMSince it's been Earth Month all month, I almost missed the fact that yesterday was actually Earth day!-
Caitlin Heber 4/23/2024 6:27 AMSame! Happy belated Earth Day!
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Cameron Maddox 4/22/2024 8:02 AMMy heat in my house went out during some colder days. This makes the sunshine on the weather forecast all the more welcome today! -
Cameron Maddox 4/21/2024 8:39 PMIt was cold but sunny today so I spent time outside reading in the sunlight -
Cameron Maddox 4/20/2024 11:49 AMI helped out at eikon ministries today doing yard work for houses in Binghamton. It was a great way to spend time outdoors and enjoy Earth month! -
Cameron Maddox 4/19/2024 12:09 PMCloudy day, but the temperature isn't too bad. Should be a good time to go outside! -
Cameron Maddox 4/18/2024 7:27 AMWe have a full day long planning meeting today, but we are going to get out for a while during lunch. Hopefully we'll have time to go for a walk in between sessions! -
Cameron Maddox 4/17/2024 8:35 AMThe weather in Memphis is starting to really hit that "springtime" feeling. One of the best months for Earth Month!-
Anna Butler 4/18/2024 6:27 AMBIG facts! It has been perfect lately -
Sayan Chakraborty 4/17/2024 8:43 AMGreat
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Cameron Maddox 4/16/2024 6:43 AMI had an early morning today and got a glimpse of a beautiful sunrise on a partially cloudy day!