LiveGreen/UNMC/Nebraska Medicine

It was great to get the kids out and doing something physical that will help the environment for years to come.

I'm so sad that this challenge is ending but definitely planning to do better regularly! :)

With the coronavirus restrictions, most places have stopped letting you use reusable bags.  At Trader Joe's I just have them put the things back in the cart, then I can put them in my bags at my car. 

Use sunlight instead!  Turn off lights when not needed.  Drive less.

Because I get to see what people throw out the windows or their cars or let blow out of their trash?  If anything, I feel more disconnected because I feel that my community doesn't care about how much trash it is producing or how much is going to the landfill.

I really dislike that everyone thinks they need to have a green lawn.  And to keep it green, it needs a certain amount of water every day.  Why not plant drought-resistant or native grasses?  A mono-culture is not a sustainable culture and it isn't very interesting.  I would much rather see prairie grass than a green lawn.

Lets keep moving forward to reduce the use of fossil fuels and find renewable energy and sustainable food sourcees.

We are living in stressful times.  However, there are some positives that have occurred.  Let's work hard to keep the good changes in air quality, noise reduction, and stress reduction going.  The animals in our national parks are loving it that we are letting them be who they are.   Let's encourage a slowdown in life for the betterment of all...

This challenge has reinforced my awareness of our changing and stressed climate and environments.  I resolve to do more to save the earth.  I already get push back from some in my world but I will continue to ignore them and push more.  Especially to keep plastic out of the landfill.

I feel more comfortable using certain foods longer than I might have before.