Create more environmental + social good. Join the People's Ecochallenge!

2019 People's Ecochallenge

October 2 - October 23, 2019

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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 Choose Two-Sided Printing

Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?

Shannon Rideout 10/22/2019 3:03 AM

I do not use printing at work and for the most part we have moved away from this in my part of the company. Except for letters that are mailed to insured's the majority of our work is not printed and even with letters we encourage insured's to go paperless and receive online letters.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Reduce refined sugar

Before you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?

Shannon Rideout 10/18/2019 3:40 AM

I didn't feel addicted and I had already switched to reduce sugar while trying to lose weight. I realized how much refined sugar was still a part of our diet.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Nancy Hyndman 10/15/2019 5:58 AM

I exercise early in the morning by running by the bay and stopping to watch the sunrise. It is an inspiring way to start the day

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Nancy Hyndman 10/15/2019 5:53 AM

We have a new build house and I have incorporated herbs and fruit trees into my ornamental gardens around the foundation in front of my house to make the gardens both pretty and useful.

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Shannon Rideout 10/09/2019 5:54 AM

So I'm not sure how to edit the amount of time I'm spending exercising but it's 25-30 minutes each morning.

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