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 Visit a Waste Management Facility

Field trip! What a fun way to learn about our impact and consumption! What facility did you visit? What did you learn? Did you take anyone with you?

Andrew Keough 10/23/2019 6:30 PM

Agilyx Recycling Center - I went with about 12 coworkers and we learned all about the innovative ways that this company was helping our species move forward with the recycling of plastics. #circulareconomy Website: https://www.agilyx.com/

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Jessica Freeman 10/23/2019 5:43 AM

Last day of the challenge!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

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

Andrew Keough 10/22/2019 2:58 PM

The people who are most affected is anyone downwind from gas emitting factories, or generally in populous areas where there is a large amount of gas-powered automobiles.

Air pollution pollutes the air we all breathe regardless of life choices, and that degradation of the air quality or increase of harmful particulates causes health issues.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

Andrew Keough 10/22/2019 2:55 PM

Richer countries generally eat more meat because it is/was seen as a luxury, i.e. when you have extra money you buy meat for your family.

In terms of the effect to the planet and people, it impacts land and water use, and increases greenhouse gas emissions, and has been linked
to heart disease, stroke, and certain types of cancer.

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Jessica Freeman 10/22/2019 8:03 AM

Went to Brentwood Park last night to explore something new. Brentwood Park is on the powerline trail and is a slope. It was a journey getting to the top but what a great view from up there! I'm glad I picked this park that's on my way home to explore!

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- Jessica Freeman 10/22/2019 3:47 PM
  
  Actually I meant Burntwood! On SW Hart. Opps!
  
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- Andrew Keough 10/22/2019 3:03 PM
  
  Brentwood Park on SE 60th ? Any chance you mean Mt Tabor, as Brentwood is almost flat, hence the soccer and baseball fields. :-) Cheers for exploring! Ak
  
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Teresa Spence 10/22/2019 6:54 AM

STILL TRYING TO TRAIN MYSELF TO TURN OFF THE WATER WHEN BRUSHING MY TEETH - BUT EVENTUALLY WILL BE OVERCOME!

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Sharon Thompson 10/21/2019 4:35 PM

Pretty good. Doing this everyday is making me more focused on it.

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Nilu Amali 10/21/2019 11:34 AM

Columbia employees have an awesome discount at the Circuit Bouldering Gym! Must take advantage, 50% off admissions. This was my first time climbing in a long time and I can't wait to keep going.

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Jessica Freeman 10/21/2019 9:27 AM

Almost done with the challenge! I think I have learned where I'm doing well (bringing my own mug/water bottle, not using plastic bags, etc) and where I have room to improve (reducing driving is my big one).

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Jessica Freeman 10/20/2019 6:11 PM

My homemade bread! It was ok, but I'm excited to try again and improve. :)

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