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Welcome to EcoChallenge!

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Northwest Earth Institute
EcoChallenge
October 14 - October 28, 2016
Meredith Batten's avatar

Meredith Batten

UW La Crosse

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 115 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    240
    gallons of water
    have been saved

Meredith's actions

Nature

Leave No Trace

I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • Meredith Batten's avatar
    Meredith Batten 10/23/2016 4:06 PM
    The challenge is going well so far, however it is more difficult than I thought it would be.  The challenge to eat meals without being distracted is very hard for me because I am a person who likes to multitask.  I keep having to remind myself to put down my homework or whatever else I am focused on and just eat.  Also the five minute shower can be difficult on the days when I deep condition my hair (which is a three minute process).  Overall, the longer I have done these things the easier it is to remember.  I feel like I am forming new habits and I am more conscious of how environmentally friendly my actions are.  
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