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October 1 - October 31, 2024
Kenaesha Henry's avatar

Kenaesha Henry

PCC Sociology Ecopanthers

"Reducing my carbon footprint one day at a time."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,185 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    131
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    780
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    41
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    54
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    donation
    made

Kenaesha's actions

Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Turn It Off

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

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Donate Food

I will find out what food programs are in my area and donate food and/or other items that they request.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Community

Explore the Feed

I will spend 30 minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Improve a Bus Stop

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Sign Up to Vote

I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Share My Why

Share My Why

I will share my Ecochallenge story and why I'm taking action for the planet.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


  • Kenaesha Henry's avatar
    Kenaesha Henry 10/31/2024 3:57 PM
    Wow! Did this month just fly by or is it just me? This last week has been really hectic for me, so I kind of slowed down on checking in the day of. I let like 3 days go by doing that because I've been packing. So, because I did that, I donated cash a few times (to bring my points up). This challenge has proved to me that I am very competitive. I held the number 1 place for a while, whenever I'd fall behind, I'd make a cash donation so that I'd go back to number 1. It's been fun to know that the little steps I am taking to better Earth is really working.

    Am I going to keep up with it next month, knowing that it is not a part of my grade? Yes, because this was just the positive outlet needed for everything I am experiencing at the moment. For me, this social media platform is a positive Facebook. Everyone on here seems to care about the world we live in, and the interactions are always positive. I haven't witnessed one ill post, response, or comment on this platform, separating it from all the other negative platforms.

    To sum this up, I really enjoyed making my presence here known with the daily posts, I posted 56 times (with this one being 57) and checked in everyday, days that I missed, I would go back and check in. Again, this was fun, and you haven't seen the last of me, fellow ecochallenge members ;-) See you tomorrow.

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 10/31/2024 7:09 PM
      It's been a pleasure to meet you here Kenaesha! I don't do any social media so this is super special time to connect with others who yes, feel, think and take actions to better our world. It's been a blessing to have you here!!

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    Kenaesha Henry 10/31/2024 3:34 PM
    So far my family and I have saved 6.0 gallons of water. It's interesting to know what 5 mins in the shower will do to the world.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community
    Why is voting important to creating a just, sustainable, and thriving world? In what other ways can you actively participate in important decision-making?

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    Kenaesha Henry 10/31/2024 3:32 PM
    Voting is important because as a US citizen, it is our responsibility to vote. Also voting helps with the decisions made in your State and city. I can canvas voter registrations and leaflets on information on voting.

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 10/31/2024 7:13 PM
      It is our PRIVILEGE to vote and I trust everyone has. I wrote over 300 postcards this election cycle - I don't have kids in the house! :). My baby is 46 and boy howdy do I remember the tough times.

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    Kenaesha Henry 10/31/2024 3:29 PM
    Since we've been packing it's almost hard to have the lights off all the time. They had the lights on yesterday in the daytime, I was upset. I know my bill will be lower than last months.

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 10/31/2024 7:16 PM
      I'm going to be watching for you in future EcoChalleges. Between now and then - blessed be. My bills are going up between now and next April - it's turned dark and cold. Heat and lights are on - where just a month ago they didn't need to be. You and yours take care!

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    Kenaesha Henry 10/31/2024 8:59 AM
    Although it’s my last required day to participate in this challenge, I believe I am going to continue onto next month but with more challenging tasks.

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    Kenaesha Henry 10/29/2024 6:30 PM
    Decluttering my whole home is not for the weak, ok? Imagine having for kids worth of laundry. At this point, I’m ready to bag it all up and donate it.

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 10/29/2024 7:45 PM
      Good to hear from you Kenaesha!! Hang in there and keep breathing :). One day all too soon those kids will be grown and probably out of your hair. "Keep your love alive" and make your best choices moment by moment.

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    Kenaesha Henry 10/23/2024 3:12 AM
    Got home after work tonight and came in to everything off, even my daughters game system she keeps on. I've been telling them how important it is to keep unused power off. They're definitely listening.

    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 10/29/2024 8:52 AM
      Kenaesha - just want you to know how much I appreciated you sharing this ecochallenge amidst your life challenges. I'm thinking of you and hope you & yours will be well. Blessings and gratefulness to you!

    • Dhanaraj Ramasamy's avatar
      Dhanaraj Ramasamy 10/23/2024 5:25 AM
      Great initiative and congrats!

  • Kenaesha Henry's avatar
    Kenaesha Henry 10/22/2024 12:06 AM
    Went grocery shopping last night and I didn’t forget my reusable store bags. We had at least 6 -8 bags of groceries easily.

    • Martin Monto's avatar
      Martin Monto 10/29/2024 12:20 PM
      I believe in reusable bags but I frequently forget them. I am thinking about just storing them in the car.

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    Kenaesha Henry 10/20/2024 11:25 PM
    I am so thankful for this positive community in such an ugly moment I am experiencing at the moment. When it rains it pours they say, and whoever said that, wasn’t lying.

    • Malonie Snyder's avatar
      Malonie Snyder 10/21/2024 7:20 AM
      I'm so sorry you're dealing with something "ugly". I hope all is well soon!!

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    Kenaesha Henry 10/20/2024 11:23 PM
    For some odd reason today was such a hard day keeping the lights off for my boys. I must’ve reminded them at least a dozen times. Hopefully tomorrow is better,