Lisa Shankle
"Keep calm and echochallenge on!"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,077 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to114milesnot traveled by car
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up to125pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to1.0energy auditsconducted
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up to1.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to468minutesbeing mindful
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up to1,698minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to5.0itemsrepaired
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up to1.0donationsmade
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to10square feetcommunity beautification
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up to2,989minutesspent outdoors
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up to1.0treesplanted
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up to140minutesspent learning
Lisa's Actions
Health & Equity
Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
SDG 3, 5, 10, 16
I will watch 1 documentaries about equity, gender, health, or peace.
Health & Equity
Spend Time Outside
SDG 3
I will replace 15 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.
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.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG 8
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.
Education & Livelihood
Plan A Staycation in Your Community
SDG 11
For an upcoming vacation, I will spend 15 minutes planning out a staycation in my region. For reference, one several hour flight releases the equivalent of nearly 14% of the annual emissions from a car.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG 15
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.
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.
Economy & Communities
Online Energy Audit
SDG 7
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Economy & Communities
Mend Clothing
SDG 9
I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.
Economy & Communities
Analyze Your Utility Bills
SDG 7
I spend 15 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
Choose LED Bulbs
SDG 7
I will replace 1 incandescent light bulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health & Equity
Practice Mindfulness
SDG 3
I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.
Health & Equity
Make Cleaning Products
SDG 3
I will make a few homemade cleaning products.
Health & Equity
Donate Food
SDG 3, 10
I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.
Feed
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Lisa Shankle 4/30/2023 8:03 AMLoved this eco challenge! Small sustainable steps lead to big benefits :) -
Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Analyze Your Utility BillsWhat was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?
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Reflection QuestionBasic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian RecipeWhat was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!
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Lisa Shankle 4/26/2023 1:52 PM -
Reflection QuestionEconomy & Communities Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?
Lisa Shankle 4/21/2023 2:18 PMSomewhat surprised on all the little things we do that add up to make a big difference - so many good habits! -
Reflection QuestionHealth & Equity Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or PeaceWhat did you watch, and what was the most important thing you learned in the documentaries you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of climate change and Earth Month?
Lisa Shankle 4/21/2023 2:17 PMEvery action is connected - for better or worse - with climate change. -
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Lisa Shankle 4/16/2023 7:11 AMPreparing for a new bee hive today. Love honey bees and the role they play in pollinating and spreading beauty :)