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April 1 - April 30, 2020
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Monika Norris

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Climate

Energy savings for the home office

Now that we're all working from home, energy bills could go up. Take some time to evaluate your home office space (even if it's the kitchen table!). Many utilities offer home efficiency kits (LED bulbs, shower heads, etc.) - visit your electric utilities website to see if they offer any of these solutions. The links below will also help you find energy efficiency opportunities in your own space.

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Climate

Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 10 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

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Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

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People

Connect While Social Distancing

I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.

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Climate

My Carbon Footprint

Use an online tool (links below) to calculate my carbon footprint and see what changes would make the most difference. Each calculator varies, but you'll typically need to gather: utility records, the flight history for the last year, and annual mileage and fuel efficiency of your vehicles.

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Wildlife

Use Reusable Bags

Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    People Connect While Social Distancing
    How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

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    Monika Norris 4/22/2020 8:10 AM
    It helps in many ways. We can feel overwhelmed and knowing that others are going through the same thing helps realize that we are not alone. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Climate My Carbon Footprint
    What was most surprising to you about your carbon footprint?

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    Monika Norris 4/16/2020 10:09 AM
    It's surprising that everything has a carbon footprint!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Monika Norris 4/16/2020 10:01 AM
    It's important to understand that even when the product reached expiration date it can be still good. We tend to throw it away right away without evaluating that it might be still usable,

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      Joe Walter 4/17/2020 5:46 AM
      I agree! Expiration dates and best by dates are usually a safety net included for the food companies.  The product does not just immediately be bad on that date!  I tell my wife this all the time!!  Used to work for a food company.  The food really has to be safe to eat well beyond those dates they put on the package.  They are usually dates by when the product will still be good quality, taste and leave a good impression!