Lorraine Chilson
5/01/2020 10:21 PM
Absolutely! Engaging with my neighbors is a blessing! Slowing down helps everything!
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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
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Matt Stark 4/30/2020 7:28 PMThe challenge is going great. I was glad to see that something like this exists. I was inspired to do more than I would have, and will keep many of these habits. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy CreditsYour 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?
Deborah Clevenger 4/30/2020 6:51 PMTurn off computers, turn down the thermostat, use LEF lights, unplug appliances that aren’t being used all the time, take shorter showers, hang clothes to dry instead of using dryer all the time -
Meghan Dugan 4/30/2020 6:41 PMCan't believe we've reached the end of this challenge. Glad I took a lot out of this and can't wait to continue on with these good habits I now have in place. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONOceans Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Dishwasher EfficiencyHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Water-Friendly Beauty ProductsBeyond what does or doesn't come out of the tap at home, how do your choices affect freshwater locally and globally?
Meghan Dugan 4/30/2020 6:10 PMAt my families lake house we do not use fertilizer at all to make sure we don't upset the fresh water ecosystem. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Meghan Dugan 4/30/2020 6:07 PMFlooding because of the mountain runoff in the spring time when the snow melts off. Rivers tend to overflow. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Meghan Dugan 4/30/2020 6:06 PMBeing outdoors makes you realize there is much more to life than what is right in front of us. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Forest-Friendly FoodsHow difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Meghan Dugan 4/30/2020 6:05 PMIt was simple to make small changes over time that in turn make a huge difference.