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Kathy O'Shea

Community Team

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participant impact

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    products
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Kathy's actions

Health and Well-Being

Replace a Product

Small changes can make a big difference for health and sustainability. Using what I learned from auditing ingredients in the products I use, I will replace 3 toxic or harmful products I use with safer, eco-friendly alternatives.

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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

Empowering the Next Generation

Read an Environmental Book with a Child

Stories inspire curiosity and care for the world. I will read 8 environmental-themed books with a child to help them learn about nature and sustainability.

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Land, Water, and Air

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.

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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 15 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.

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Community and Connection

Keep My Community Clean

A clean community benefits everyone. Each day I am outside, I will pick up 2 pieces of litter to keep my community clean.

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Health and Well-Being

Audit Toxic Products in my Home

Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 15 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.

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Health and Well-Being

Learn About Emergency Preparedness

Being prepared can save lives during extreme weather. I will spend 10 minutes learning about the most common weather risks in my area and the steps I can take to stay safe, such as signing up for local alerts or identifying nearby shelters.

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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.

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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!

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Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land, Water, and Air
    What surprised you most about your water footprint, and how did it influence your perspective on water use? What changes can you make to reduce your water consumption, and how will these impact your daily routine?

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    Kathy O'Shea 4/30/2025 4:38 PM
    The largest water foot print is from eat eating. We will try to have one meatless day/week. We often have only 1 meat meal /day.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What product did you replace, and why was it important to you? How do you feel about making a small change for a healthier, more sustainable home?

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    Kathy O'Shea 4/30/2025 4:22 PM
    I replaced my all purpose cleaner with vinegar. I replaced my laundry detergent with Canadian made sheets.