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Welcome to EcoChallenge!

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Northwest Earth Institute
EcoChallenge
October 14 - October 28, 2016
Susan Makris's avatar

Susan Makris

GBD Architects

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 105 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    300
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen

Susan's actions

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Susan Makris 10/21/2016 8:43 AM
    I am completely failing when it comes to the screen time. The Netflix binging continues as well as a strong connection to my phone outside the office. Let's see how I do tomorrow.
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    Susan Makris 10/20/2016 8:23 AM
    Sadly there was a catered lunch outside the office that used non-reusable plates, cups, and silverware :(
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    Susan Makris 10/17/2016 10:11 AM
    I must admit that I went out on Sunday with the intention to buy things I didn't need but only ended up buying something that would allow me to continue to use an item that was coming to the end of it's life (elbow patches for a worn sweater). So I consider that a win despite my evil shopping intentions :)
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