Skip to main content

Modal Title

Modal Description

Welcome to EcoChallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an EcoChallenge expert in no time!

Northwest Earth Institute
EcoChallenge
October 14 - October 28, 2016
Kym Meehan's avatar

Kym Meehan

Beneficial State

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 175 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    disposable cups
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    40
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    13
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    8.8
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    0.4
    pounds of paper
    have been saved

Kym's actions

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 per day that I do this.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset

I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

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

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Say No to Seafood

I will not eat seafood.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Use Reusable Bottles

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Choose Two-Sided Printing

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided at work.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Needs vs. Wants

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

COMPLETED 0
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?

  • Kym Meehan's avatar
    Kym Meehan 10/21/2016 2:26 PM
    Great start to a Friday! I have to say, I'm enjoying not creating so much waste! From bags, to cups, to lunch containers, it's nice to use reusable containers.
    Read More
  • Kym Meehan's avatar
    Kym Meehan 10/17/2016 1:39 PM
    This weekend was a little bit challenging but doable. I did get a coffee out when I had not intended to and I didn't have my reusable mug BUT this was a great lesson. I may not be able to carry a reusable mug with me everywhere but it got me thinking that I can carry a reusable water bottle and possibly avoid getting coffee out anyway! Here's to another day of challenges! 

    Read More
  • Kym Meehan's avatar
    Kym Meehan 10/14/2016 4:15 PM
    Replaced screen time today on the bus. Instead of watching something on my phone or wasting time on social media, I read my book of Zombie short stories! It's really "research" for school but it happens to be in an area I highly enjoy. Zombies :)

    Read More
  • Kym Meehan's avatar
    Kym Meehan 10/14/2016 4:01 PM
    So far so good! Almost had a slip up getting my afternoon coffee but managed to remember my reusable cup! Creating no waste and using reusable containers will be challenging but I'm looking forward to being conscious about the amount of waste I'm piling up. Day 1 success!
    Read More
  • Kym Meehan's avatar
    Kym Meehan 10/12/2016 1:46 PM
    I decided to up the ante a little, I felt I could contribute more than just reusable containers/bags/ and mugs. I've added an energy and simplicity section as well. I'm going to start washing laundry with cold water when I can instead of using warm all the time. I'm also going to stop watching all the crap TV and social media surfing that I do each night to unwind and instead read a book, draw, or take the puppy for a run. Of course I'm going to stay up to date on AHS and Ash vs. Evil Dead but you get the idea :) Cut out using the screen to pass the time.
    Read More
  • Kym Meehan's avatar
    Kym Meehan 9/22/2016 8:46 AM
    Gearing up for my waste challenge! Have a great reusable water bottle, a pretty good reusable coffee mug (may need separate one for tea), and I'm going to start using our reusable container subscription to cut out waste at the food carts! The hardest part I think will be groceries and getting my spouse on board but that's why it's a challenge!

    Read More