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Welcome to Earth Day Ecochallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Earth Day Ecochallenge expert in no time!

Ecochallenge.org
Earth Day Ecochallenge
April 1 - April 30, 2020

OSU Sustainable Communities (SP20) Feed

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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
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
    Taylor Stine's avatar
    Taylor Stine 5/13/2020 4:37 PM
    I think it is vitally important to get out of the house and expose yourself to nature for the sake of our mental health, and for a better appreciation for our world. Also exercise can only help with our health as well! 
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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?
    Taylor Stine's avatar
    Taylor Stine 5/13/2020 4:35 PM
    I changed out five light bulbs, and am aware that in the long run I will be saving money and energy!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Earth Day Together! 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?
    Taylor Stine's avatar
    Taylor Stine 5/13/2020 4:35 PM
    I think it is very important to share information regarding the state our world is in, and provide helpful solutions to everyday tasks that affect the environment. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Building Resilience Volunteer in my Community
    How does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
    Taylor Stine's avatar
    Taylor Stine 5/13/2020 4:34 PM
    It makes me feel like I am important in my community, as well as making sure that we are all safe in this time of the pandemic.
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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?
    Anders Langhus's avatar
    Anders Langhus 5/03/2020 7:35 PM
    This is surprising to me, if I had the extra money I would rather use it for chegg to study.
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  • Clrence Beard's avatar
    Clrence Beard 5/02/2020 9:10 PM
    Make the world a better place to start off by doing my part. That’s the start.
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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?
    Clrence Beard's avatar
    Clrence Beard 5/02/2020 9:07 PM
    No, it needs to go to the homeless and less fortunate. Used towards college programs or roads and health insurance.
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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?
    Clrence Beard's avatar
    Clrence Beard 5/02/2020 8:54 PM
    By beginning to use less water as possible. Turning off water while brushing my teeth. Whip dishes out in trash before I place them in dishwasher.
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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?
    Wyatt Hein's avatar
    Wyatt Hein 5/01/2020 5:00 PM
    Plan out ways to conserve water when not on restrictions due to fire season.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Forests Explore My Area
    How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
    Wyatt Hein's avatar
    Wyatt Hein 5/01/2020 4:59 PM
    It makes you more grounded and can help you develop a sense of where you belong and where you feel the most at home.
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