Create more environmental + social good. Join the Earth Day Ecochallenge!

April 1 - April 30, 2020

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Karem Montemayor 4/30/2020 2:35 PM

This ecochallenge has been a wonderful way to begin thinking about my personal sustainability and actionable steps I can take. It was great to reflect daily, start ritualistic practices and research new methods and thought processes I can incorporate into my overall lifestyle. I'm happy I was a part of this, and I hope there is a way I can continue to reflect on this throughout the year. I'd like if this ecochallenge continued to stay up for the year, perhaps with weekly or monthly checkins?

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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?

Tammy Paschal 4/22/2020 2:12 PM

I now understand that these open dates are not about the safety of the food product, but more about the quality of the food. I will be more intentional about buying food and letting it go unused after the open date shown on the package.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Say No to Plastic Straws

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Karem Montemayor 4/20/2020 8:46 AM

Dog bags. I do not know how I can possibly replace this one.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?

Karem Montemayor 4/20/2020 8:45 AM

Looking around my house for passive ways to reduce my carbpn emissions is key. I would like to research simple, yet unnoticed things in my household that might be able to help in the same way a simple light bulb change can.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Tammy Paschal 4/17/2020 3:24 PM

Yes this statement rings true for me. I'm so inspired when I spend time outdoors. Especially now that we have a large background with a garden. Sometimes it's just hearing the birds sing, or watching how the grass goes dormant to a lush green. The inspiration is everywhere and reminds me that I'm a part of a much greater existence.

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Action Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social Distancing

How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

Tammy Paschal 4/17/2020 3:18 PM

Connecting with others demonstrates a level of togetherness that can not be felt otherwise. It can support others by allowing others to feel that they are not alone, are thought about and valued/loved.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Research a Wild Animal

What interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?

Lauren Diomampo 4/17/2020 9:06 AM

Chipmunks inhabit a wide variety of ecosystems from several different types of forests to deserts and scrublands. Their wide omnivorous diets help them survive in such diverse climates. They are hearty little creatures built to withstand complex conditions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Support Organic Growing Methods

It is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?

Sarah Dar 4/15/2020 6:59 AM

I saw that we should encourage local farming and community gardens to empower people to make their own food choices!

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Action Track: Building Resilience Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

Sarah Dar 4/13/2020 7:39 AM

Growing food locally increases food sovereignty and is imperative to reducing the GHGs present in the food insustry.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Research a Wild Animal

What interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?

Sarah Dar 4/13/2020 7:36 AM

I leaned about chimpanzees by watching the National Geographic movie about Jane Goodall. I learned how similar they are to humans. I love how family oriented they are.

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