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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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Use a Reusable Water Bottle

Using the links provided, investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed - both humans and wildlife - by this bottling process?

Peyton Camden 7/21/2021 10:43 AM

Using what you have instead of supporting further harm by buying things you don't necessarily need is a great way to reduce your impact, or buying or using secondhand instead of new. Aesthetics feel like they matter but in reality that isn't necessarily better for anyone or anything.

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Peyton Camden 4/24/2020 7:27 PM

this was so fun and helpful! i used these links on my instagram story. i loved the wolves video!!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Conserve Toilet Water

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

Peyton Camden 4/14/2020 8:38 AM

it's super easy to just not be wasteful when it comes to the toilet - don't dump random stuff in it and don't flush when it's empty

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Use Reusable Bags

What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

Victoria Cammarano 4/12/2020 8:24 AM

I should keep reusable bags in my car so that if I am ever found needing one, I will have it. Usually when I run to the store it’s only for a few things, so I can carry it out. But if I ever go full grocery shopping or shopping with my parents, I should make sure we have reusable bags.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Research Benefits of Biodiversity

How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

Peyton Camden 4/09/2020 10:15 AM

I learned that there are many animal-borne diseases that get transmitted as places are industrialized and deforested, and that biodiversity increases an ecosystem's resilience.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Dishwasher Efficiency

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Peyton Camden 4/02/2020 2:55 PM

it's so cool how such small changes in my life could make a bigger difference :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Dishwasher Efficiency

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Peyton Camden 4/02/2020 2:55 PM

it's so cool how such small changes in my life could make a bigger difference :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Fresh Water Dishwasher Efficiency

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Peyton Camden 4/02/2020 2:55 PM

it's so cool how such small changes in my life could make a bigger difference :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People 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?

Peyton Camden 4/01/2020 6:24 PM

it was really nice to spend a day outside, especially getting that good vitamin d

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Hailey Kmetty 4/01/2020 3:54 PM

I completed three challenges today! I spent 15 minutes reading the provided resources about water justice movements, I used a reusable bag when picking up antibiotics from the store drive thru today, and I went on a 45 minute walk! With all of the online classes, homework, and social distancing, I have found it hard to spend time outside. But I had a wonderful walk; the grass was green and the sun was shining. Really grateful! :)

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