Maren Gimpel
"To be a better steward of the Earth."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,086 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO120meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO48minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,100minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO63minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO400minutesnot spent in front of a screen
Maren's actions
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Simplicity
Meditate
I will meditate or create a moment of silence for 3 minute(s) each day to reflect on things important to me.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 3 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard or local community garden.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Visit A Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, work on starting one, or find a local community garden to get involved with.
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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Maren Gimpel 4/26/2020 7:32 AMWe are pretty close to taking over the first place spot. Can we do it? -
Maren Gimpel 4/26/2020 7:32 AMOMG, we are already at the last day of the Ecochallenge! -
Maren Gimpel 4/25/2020 2:52 PMOnly two days left. How much more can we accomplish? -
Maren Gimpel 4/24/2020 1:32 PMIt would be amazing if we ended up winning this thing!
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Maren Gimpel 4/24/2020 1:32 PMIt's amazing that the Washington College team is doing so well!
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Maren Gimpel 4/24/2020 7:39 AMWow, there are only three more days of the challenge. What have your learned?-
Jamie Frees Miller 4/24/2020 12:10 PMI need to make a daily walk a PRIORITY!
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Maren Gimpel 4/23/2020 1:01 PMWow! It's already day 18? Time is flying by. -
Maren Gimpel 4/22/2020 12:53 PMhttps://defendourfuture.org/best-earth-week-events-college-students/ These are ideas for college students. -
Maren Gimpel 4/22/2020 12:51 PMhttps://tinkerlab.com/fifty-earth-day-activities/ great ideas for kids. -
Maren Gimpel 4/22/2020 12:51 PMIt's Earth Day! So many inspirational posts on social media.