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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
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?

Clara Scheutz 4/20/2020 6:38 PM

It is challenging to remember to consistently bring your reusable mug. Setting timers or keeping one handy can help this issue.
It feels exciting to know I am saving waste from landfills that produce harmful greenhouse gases.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Clara Scheutz 4/20/2020 6:36 PM

Having this knowledge allows you to better estimate how long food will last, preventing food waste !

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Compost Food Waste

New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?

Clara Scheutz 4/20/2020 6:33 PM

I notice that food waste makes up a HUGE amount of the waste we produce in my household !

We have a curbside composting service, but our compost will eventually turn into soil that is used for Indiana farms!

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