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Lisa Shankle

Women in Leadership ARG

"Keep calm and echochallenge on!"

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,077 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
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    1.0
    donation
    made
  • UP TO
    1.0
    energy audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    5.0
    items
    repaired
  • UP TO
    1.0
    lightbulb
    replaced
  • UP TO
    1.0
    meatless or vegan meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    114
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    140
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2,989
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    468
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,698
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    125
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    10
    square feet
    community beautification
  • UP TO
    1.0
    tree
    planted

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.).

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate & Ecosystems

Drive Less

SDG 13

To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Economy & Communities

Mend Clothing

SDG 9

I will mend clothing for myself, family or friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG 3

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Health & Equity

Make Cleaning Products

SDG 3

I will make a few homemade cleaning products.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Lisa Shankle 4/30/2023 8:03 AM
    Loved this eco challenge! Small sustainable steps lead to big benefits :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Analyze Your Utility Bills
    What 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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    Lisa Shankle 4/30/2023 8:01 AM
    We have many energy savings in place, happy to see our progress!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Basic Needs & Security Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
    What 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 4/30/2023 8:00 AM
    Black bean burgers - yummy!

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    Lisa Shankle 4/26/2023 1:52 PM
    Caught a swarm of honeybees today - so exciting and fits in with earth month perfectly :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Economy & Communities Online Energy Audit
    What most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?

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    Lisa Shankle 4/21/2023 2:18 PM
    Somewhat surprised on all the little things we do that add up to make a big difference - so many good habits!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Equity Watch a Documentary About Equity, Gender, Health, or Peace
    What 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?

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    Lisa Shankle 4/21/2023 2:17 PM
    Every action is connected - for better or worse - with climate change.

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    Lisa Shankle 4/20/2023 5:32 AM
    Bees are in their new home! Love the great work they do pollinating and spreading beauty. Bees never take more than they need, and they make the world a better place - sustainability in action :)

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    Lisa Shankle 4/19/2023 5:17 AM
    Buzzing with excitement at the Shankle house as we prepare for our new hive. Pictured is the nuc box - will post pics once in new home :)

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    Lisa Shankle 4/19/2023 5:13 AM
    Flower farm workshop - so fun! All possible through sustainability practices :)

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    Lisa Shankle 4/16/2023 7:11 AM
    Preparing for a new bee hive today. Love honey bees and the role they play in pollinating and spreading beauty :)