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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?


  • Nicole Campbell's avatar
    Nicole Campbell 10/28/2021 12:10 PM
    This challenge has legitimately changed some behaviors for me long term and has given me insights and education opportunities every single year - so I gladly participate. Thanks as well to all who selflessly partake in order to make our community better.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
    Where are your nearest natural bodies of water? How might they be affected by runoff?

    Nicole Campbell's avatar
    Nicole Campbell 10/27/2021 9:57 AM
    Runoff is a major contributor to pollution - so everything we use on our lawns, sidewalks and roofs (major chemical application locations) ends up in our water eventually. Being mindful of what you're sending in to runoff is an important part of your ecological contribution to your community.

  • Paola Villegas's avatar
    Paola Villegas 10/27/2021 7:22 AM
    Yay! We made it to the end! It's great to see everyone's progress :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle
    While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

    Paola Villegas's avatar
    Paola Villegas 10/27/2021 7:19 AM
    I've been using a reusable water bottle for years now. My only barrier to using a reusable water bottle is remembering to take it with you. Since I was forgetting my water bottle at home, I bought one for work. Now I have two, one for work and one for home. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste 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?

    Paola Villegas's avatar
    Paola Villegas 10/27/2021 7:15 AM
    I didn't have a problem switching to a reusable coffee cup. I love my new cup, it holds more coffee and it keeps it nice and hot. I leave my cup at work so I don't forget it at home. I really enjoy using my reusable mug and knowing I'm making a difference for the environment. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Skip the Straw
    How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?

    Paola Villegas's avatar
    Paola Villegas 10/27/2021 7:09 AM
    I already do. I try my best to recycle everything. When I can't I try to find a good home for the items. If the item can't be reused, repair or repurposed, I then use Ridwell to recycle.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?

    Paola Villegas's avatar
    Paola Villegas 10/27/2021 7:02 AM
    Whenever I don't have a reusable bag with me or I'm not allowed to use my own, I use the cart. I take everything to my car using the grocery cart. I always carry reusable bags in my car. Once I transfer my groceries to my bags I return the grocery cart to the store. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Reduce Single-Use Disposables
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted instead?

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    Paola Villegas 10/27/2021 6:59 AM
    I replaced all my single used items with reusable, environmental friendly items. I love my insulated coffee cup that keeps my coffee nice and hot. I have several reusable bags in my car ready for grocery shopping. I completely gave up straws and use my reusable water bottle every day. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Support Pollution Reduction
    What environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?

    Paola Villegas's avatar
    Paola Villegas 10/27/2021 6:54 AM
    Environmental pollutants such as air pollution can cause health problems like respiratory diseases, heart disease and some types of cancers. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health Learn More about Food Apartheid
    What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

    Paola Villegas's avatar
    Paola Villegas 10/27/2021 6:51 AM
    Communities with limited nutritious food access tend to have less healthy diets and run a higher risk for chronic disease such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some cancers. Having access to healthy foods can decrease chronic disease in our community.