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
People Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips

What environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?

Jody Elam-Foote 4/30/2020 5:22 PM

With working from home, I haven't been putting make up on most days, opting to just use moisturizer. The makeup industry is one the biggest pollutors in the world and by buying less makeup and going barefaced more often, I can make a difference!

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Jody Elam-Foote 4/30/2020 5:12 PM

I went and explored a new trail with a friend late this afternoon and am so glad that I did. What a gorgeous day to be out in nature, exploring all it has to offer.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Jody Elam-Foote 4/30/2020 5:09 PM

Being outside really makes you appreciate the beauty that nature offers while grounding you and providing serenity and calmness.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Jyotsna Sivaguru 4/30/2020 2:25 PM

Food waste bothers me, both as an equity issue and as a sustainability issue. I am always looking for ways to improve our use of the food we buy, both in terms of using all parts of the produce we buy, or to plan and buy what we need , can freezer for later use. The money spent on wasted food could be used instead to buy food for someone in need.

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Jess Vetrano 4/30/2020 2:00 PM

I do wish that biking were incorporated more. A lot of the "Muscle Power" or "explore" challenges only suggest walking when biking is also a very popular/sustainable alternative to cars.

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Jess Vetrano 4/30/2020 1:58 PM

I'm not sure I was doing this right because none of my daily challenges are marked as complete even though I definitely did them and recorded most days! Grrr.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Jess Vetrano 4/30/2020 1:55 PM

I think it slows you down and gives you time to notice things you would normally zip past. When outside you have less to distract you from your surroundings, as well as the present. I know I learned a lot more about my neighborhood by engaging with it on foot/bike than before when I mostly drove.

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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?

Jess Vetrano 4/30/2020 1:54 PM

So. Many. Ways. Composting/recycling. Commuting by foot or bike or even bus. Buying less new and more used. The list could go on and on and on.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Jess Vetrano 4/30/2020 1:53 PM

I was able to replace all of my energy consumption with wind energy which is awesome! Now that summer is approaching, it is much easier to keep the lights off for most of the day, and I've been trying to be better about unplugging things that are not in use.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Forests Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?

Jess Vetrano 4/30/2020 1:52 PM

This was not a hard habit for me to adopt, particularly with the stay at home order! I don't have disposable cups so I couldn't use them if I wanted! It would be interesting to understand how water use compares between increased washing of the same cup vs. making disposable cups.

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