
Alexandra Powers
"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
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up to2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to755minutesbeing mindful
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up to1,545minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to97pieces of litterpicked up
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up to540gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to1.0water footprintscalculated
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up to2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to2.0documentarieswatched
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up to2,311minutesspent outdoors
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up to3.0treesplanted
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up to214minutesspent learning
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.
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.
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.
Economy & Communities
Watch a Documentary About Economy, Energy, or Industry
SDG 7, 9, 12
I will watch 2 documentaries about economy, energy, or industry.
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.
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.
Basic Needs & Security
Know Your Produce
SDG 2
I will become a savvy produce shopper when buying organic and non-organic items.
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.
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.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 30 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
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.
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.
Feed
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Alexandra Powers 4/17/2023 6:29 AMHad the opportunity to plant some fruit trees this weekend! Excited for what is to come! -
Alexandra Powers 4/10/2023 5:36 AMThis weekend we incorporated two vegan dishes into our Easter celebration dinner. Very good! -
Alexandra Powers 4/10/2023 5:35 AMAfter some research we are now part of the FPL Energy My Way program where we will utilize solar power for our household energy! -
Alexandra Powers 4/05/2023 5:55 AMReally enjoying the mindfulness app and trying my best to avoid any screen time 30+ min before bed. -
Alexandra Powers 4/03/2023 6:18 AMQuickly realizing how much trash is on the ground when you are actually looking for it! -
Alexandra Powers 4/03/2023 5:45 AMSo excited to see what small changes lead to in the next 30 days!