Mike Parker
5/01/2020 4:56 AM
It was great to get the kids out and doing something physical that will help the environment for years to come.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONForestsHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
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Tina Louise Spencer 4/30/2020 3:16 PMI'm so sad that this challenge is ending but definitely planning to do better regularly! :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlifeWhat 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?
Sarah Maas 4/30/2020 2:04 PMWith 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. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimateChanging 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONPeopleHow does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Sarah Maas 4/30/2020 2:01 PMBecause 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. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Sarah Maas 4/30/2020 2:00 PMI 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. -
Jerrie Dayton 4/30/2020 1:36 PMLets keep moving forward to reduce the use of fossil fuels and find renewable energy and sustainable food sourcees. -
Jerrie Dayton 4/30/2020 12:39 PMWe 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 creatures. -
Jerrie Dayton 4/30/2020 12:37 PMThis 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. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Katy Simmons 4/30/2020 9:58 AMI feel more comfortable using certain foods longer than I might have before.