Mackenzie Austin
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,110 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO144conversationswith people
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UP TO8.0gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO310minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO500minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Mackenzie's actions
Waste
Buy Nothing But Food
I will not purchase anything but food during the challenge.
Waste
Advocate For Composting
I will advocate for a composting program at my school. If a composting program exists, I will advocate ways to improve and expand it.
Waste
Reduce Food Packaging
I will only purchase bulk food items and avoid all single-package items.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Simplicity
Physical or Mental Mindful Practices
I will spend 10 minute(s) per day thinking quietly, practicing meditation, yoga, working out, or doing another mindful activity.
Waste
Launch Recycling
I will start a recycling program at my school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Community
Express my Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental advocacy.
Community
Join an Environmental Justice Group
I will join a student group that is committed to environmental justice. If one doesn't exist, I will begin one.
Community
Become and Equity Leader
I will join a group on campus that promotes diversity, equity and inclusion.
Community
Talk to my Friends
I will decide which environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 8 friends per day about the issue.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible by posting on social media using the #EcoChallenge hashtag.
Water
Wash Only Full Loads of Laundry
I will conserve water by only doing full loads of laundry.
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.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Participant Feed
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