Create more environmental + social good. Join the Earth Day Ecochallenge!

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?

Brendan Davis 4/30/2020 7:17 AM

Very fun challenge through the month! Made me more aware of some habits I am already following, and tried new ones!

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Brendan Davis 4/27/2020 8:34 AM

Trying to keep a daily check-in on this challenge. Helps me to be more mindful each day for the environment!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

Brendan Davis 4/27/2020 8:31 AM

Seems like a change from the Green Revolution that brought us more food yield and productivity. With trade impacts with COVID-19, perhaps we revisit the trade system. But the ability to have fruit and vegetables year-round is a great benefit to health.

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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?

Brendan Davis 4/27/2020 8:29 AM

Once I start the practice, I realize how easy it is to bring and use my own mug vs disposable and plastic cups.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social Distancing

How does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?

Caroline Sarkis 4/21/2020 1:17 PM

Helps me get through the day and connect socially to not feel isolated

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Brendan Davis 4/20/2020 11:20 AM

This is fun! Especially as it hits Earth Day week!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Learn about Our Oceans

What is one way in which oceans support your life on Earth? What is one way you can help take care of ocean health with your actions?

Brendan Davis 4/20/2020 11:20 AM

Oceans support a food protein source for me, and weather patterns. Reduce my use of plastic bags and packaging, and picking up litter so it doesn't get into our waterways (and eventually into the oceans).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Smart Seafood Choices

Many 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?

Brendan Davis 4/20/2020 11:18 AM

Had no idea how risky Eel was across the country! I'll monitor the site, especially before grabbing sushi next time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Say No to Plastic Straws

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Brendan Davis 4/20/2020 11:18 AM

Don't use straws a lot, and have checked my use for iced coffees.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Spend Time Outside

Rachel Carson said that we need the beauty and mysteries of the natural world for our spiritual and emotional development. Does that ring true for you? What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time indoors?

Brendan Davis 4/20/2020 11:17 AM

We need to spark our imagination and "look up" from the phones and get outside. My best experiences in nature have nothing to do with a phone or a TV. Even reading a book outside is way better!

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