Daily movement supports our physical and mental health. I will spend 40 minutes each day exercising in a way that feels good to me, such as walking, running, stretching, or dancing.
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Wildlife
Plant (or Adopt) a Plant
Landscaping with native plants, gardening, and having plants inside can have benefits for nature and our health. I will plant or adopt a new plant or grow one from seeds and post a photo of it to the feed.
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Wildlife
Protect Pollinators with a Plant or Mini-Habitat
Pollinators need a little help from their friends like us! I will take 5 steps to protect pollinators, such as planting a pollinator-friendly plant, installing a pollinator hotel, or by leaving leaf litter for pollinators to call home.
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Sustainable Innovation
Share a Sustainable Innovation Discovery!
Innovation thrives when we share ideas. I will share 3 sustainable innovation discoveries on social media or in the Ecochallenge feed to inspire others to explore creative solutions.
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Community and Connection
Express Gratitude and Random Acts of Kindness
Small acts of kindness and gratitude can brighten someone's day and create a positive ripple effect. I will express gratitude to 10 people or perform 10 random acts of kindness to spread joy and connection.
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Health and Well-Being
Audit Toxic Products in my Home
Many common products contain harmful chemicals. I will spend 10 minutes researching chemicals found in products I use, and I will make a list of products I'd like to replace with safer options.
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Community and Connection
Explore the Feed and Connect with Others
I will spend 15 minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.
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Community and Connection
Invite a coworker to join Ecochallenge
As a team, we can accomplish so much more, so let's grow our ATG team of Ecochallengers!
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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?
Sharing my Sustainable Innovation: I love to light candles in my home and noticed that whenever the wick ran out there was always a good amount of wax left at the bottom. After realizing how not cheap candles were I could not bring myself to throw away this wax. So I began saving the candles, melting the wax on the stove and making new candles with all of the wax I collected. I think they always still smell nice after even though I mix different scents, a bonus is they smell even better when I am melting them. All you need is a pack of wicks (hobby lobby) and some glue!
Since I was little I have had a passion for gardening and the outdoors. As a baby, my favorite thing to do was “go to the plant store;" I asked to go every. single. day. What I wanted most from the plant store...a container of ladybugs. My parents never caved (but my Grandma sure did). I let them crawl all over me, it was the best day ever! After that, I started gardening with my grandfather, and “pots, plants, and dirt” became regular requests on my birthday and Christmas lists. That intrinsic love for the earth has only grown stronger with time. As I’ve gotten older, I recognize how important it is to protect and care for our planet. I joined this challenge to learn what others have to share about their passions and new tips for giving back to the planet!
What’s one thing you can do in your yard, community, or daily routine to create a safer environment for pollinators? Be sure to share any photos of your actions to protect pollinators in the feed!
I recently planted a variety of native Texas wildflowers to support local pollinators with a source of nectar. While I’m not sure if they’ll bloom this year, I’m hopeful they’ll return and flourish in seasons to come.
That's amazing! I learned a lot more about pollinators last year in a webinar I had local educators come and speak on. I had no idea Flies are pollinators too! Still can't spread the love like I do for the bees. Great job. Hope it blooms.
Parker Hillman 4/03/2025 9:05 AM
Elizabeth Malmstrom 4/03/2025 8:43 AM