Take action for a better shared future. Join the People's Ecochallenge!

October 6 - October 27, 2021

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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
Waste Find Local Recycling Depots

Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 11:09 PM

I was surprised to learn how many nearby businesses offer inkjet cartridge recycling and I found out where to recycle batteries, milk and juice cartons, plastic clamshells and plastic film.

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Nature Forage for My Food

People are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations are just a few examples. What is your chief motivation for foraging?

Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 9:44 PM

I'm interested in urban foraging as a source of food that is fresher and/or unavailable in my grocery store.

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Energy Replace Manual Thermostats

How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?

Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 8:30 PM

Programming my thermostat means I won't be paying to run the A/C or heat when I forget to turn it off before leaving, and no more waking up to a chilly home!

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Transportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 8:27 PM

Reducing fuel costs and energy dependence are additional motivators for considering a more fuel-efficient vehicle.

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Water Calculate My Water Footprint

How does your view on water consumption change after completing this action?

Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 8:22 PM

I was surprised to learn that over half of my water consumption isn't even in my house but related to electricity, shopping, and diet. Reduced water usage is just one more reason to reduce meat consumption.

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Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Who is most affected by environmental degradation and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?

Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 8:16 PM

Race and income impact the amount of chronic exposure to air pollution, which in turn contributes to hypertension and asthma, which are associated with severe cases of Covid-19. People impacted by racial and economic inequality have been the hardest hit by the pandemic, not because of lifestyle choices but because they were already marginalized.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 7:23 PM

Renting, swapping, upcycling, repair and redesign, and buying secondhand/vintage are all ways to express yourself without buying new clothes and accessories.

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Simplicity Research Impact Investing

How might impact investing help you better live your values?

Sandy Halvorson 10/27/2021 7:10 PM

Impact investing offers opportunities to generate positive, measurable social and environmental impact through investments that also produce financial returns - win/win! Choosing investments that align with my social and environmental values can advance causes that I support as well as build my savings.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity De-Clutter My Home

How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

Dana Sycamor 10/27/2021 11:27 AM

Keeping a clean space in my home really improves my daily mood.

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Dana Sycamor 10/27/2021 11:25 AM

This is a great reminder every year to take time to evaluate and make sure your life more earth friendly.

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