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

April 1 - April 30, 2020

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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
Action Track: Building Resilience Support Pollinators

Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

Katie Nahrwold 4/30/2020 2:09 PM

Pollinators are critical to our environment. Not only to continue the reproduction of plants but allow our food sources to continue to grow. Plus, pollinator gardens are beautiful and the plants naturally protect our yards, soil and provide protection for not only pollinators but other animals and insects.

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Action Track: Building Resilience Volunteer in my Community

How does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?

Katie Nahrwold 4/30/2020 2:08 PM

As we help our community this month - especially in a time of need - it has allowed us to support others by packing food at the food depository, collecting food for pantry, donating blood, and making masks for family, friends and those in need.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Katie Nahrwold 4/30/2020 2:06 PM

My daughter was assigned trash pick up during earth week for her high school science class. We went to a local Jewel store and cleaned the parking lot filling 5 bags. Most was discarded protection items - masks, gloves, wipes. It was really sad but we felt so good when we were done.

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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?

Katie Nahrwold 4/30/2020 2:05 PM

This is such an interesting question - I think as we watch our great lakes be impacted by climate change it makes the issue of water more relevant.

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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?

Katie Nahrwold 4/30/2020 2:04 PM

Even during Covid I avoid plastic bags. I have bagger put items in my cart without a plastic bag (Since they will not allow reusable now) and then I bag in reusable bag in the parking lot myself. Or some stores will allow you to use reusable if you bag yourself.

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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?

Katie Nahrwold 4/30/2020 2:03 PM

My kids drink a ton of smoothies so we use reusable straws every day and we keep them in our car in case we go out.

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Food Compost Food Waste

New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?

Katie Nahrwold 4/30/2020 2:02 PM

So much food waste is avoided entering landfills if composting. With the amount of banana smoothies my family makes - it is essential

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Lydia Mathas 4/30/2020 12:55 PM

Our favorite earth friendly activity is composting! We can't wait to compost and garden this summer at our cottage in Michigan!

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Judi Conaghan 4/29/2020 6:49 PM

Forgot to check in daily, but have been working hard!

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Emily Hayden 4/08/2020 8:07 AM

Trying to get outside and walk around as I socially distance...and also keep in touch with others through email and Zoom, as much as time allows. Would love to see myself doing more walking and biking after our time isolating is over.

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