
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
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO540gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO214minutesspent learning
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UP TO2,311minutesspent outdoors
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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 TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO3.0treesplanted
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UP TO1.0water footprintcalculated
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.
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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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!