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Alexandra Powers

Women in Leadership ARG

"I am here to take action to encourage new habits and take small steps lead to big change. I aim for my family and I to support a more sustainable world and a healthy planet."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 716 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    540
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    214
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2,311
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    755
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,545
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    97
    pieces of litter
    picked up
  • UP TO
    2.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    3.0
    trees
    planted
  • UP TO
    1.0
    water footprint
    calculated

Alexandra's actions

Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG 6

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Economy & Communities

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

SDG 7

I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Analyze Your Utility Bills

SDG 7

I spend 30 minutes analyzing my recent utility bills, which might include electricity, gas, or water to see what my current usage is and determine if I can reduce my energy and water use.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry

SDG 7, 9, 12

I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Advocate For Your Watershed

SDG 6

I will call my elected officials to ask about what they are doing regarding water issues in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG 6

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Know Your Produce

SDG 2

I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Basic Needs & Security

Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe

I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Spend Time Outside

SDG 3

I will replace 30 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside exercising, enjoying the sunrise/sunset, gardening, journaling, or practicing gratitude for nature.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Collect Litter on a Plog / Plalk

SDG 15

Each day, I will go on a plog or plalk for 30 minutes and collect 5 items of litter.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Plant a Tree

SDG 15

On average, a tree absorbs 10 kilograms (22 pounds) of carbon dioxide yearly during the first 20 years. To do my part, I will plant 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Alexandra Powers 4/17/2023 6:29 AM
    Had the opportunity to plant some fruit trees this weekend! Excited for what is to come!

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    Alexandra Powers 4/10/2023 5:36 AM
    This weekend we incorporated two vegan dishes into our Easter celebration dinner. Very good!

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    Alexandra Powers 4/10/2023 5:35 AM
    After some research we are now part of the FPL Energy My Way program where we will utilize solar power for our household energy!

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    Alexandra Powers 4/05/2023 5:55 AM
    Really enjoying the mindfulness app and trying my best to avoid any screen time 30+ min before bed.

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    Alexandra Powers 4/03/2023 6:18 AM
    Quickly realizing how much trash is on the ground when you are actually looking for it!

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    Alexandra Powers 4/03/2023 5:45 AM
    So excited to see what small changes lead to in the next 30 days!