Shelly Schoeppner
10/22/2019 9:50 PM
I use plastic bags to store things in. I can use reusable containers more often rather than the plastic bags.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Jenny Kubat 10/23/2019 8:46 AMThis has been fun. Wish I could have done more, but every little thing is "something", right?! :)-
June Outson 10/23/2019 2:02 PMJenny, everything little thing is something, especially when we all do a little something! Great job!
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Kristine Van Dellen 10/23/2019 6:02 AMThe EcoChallenge has made me aware of how much I care about these issues, about change for the better, and how much good each of us can do daily. Every action is not recorded here, but I'm more mindful of every action taken. Thank you, EcoChallenge! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Eliminate Toxic PlasticsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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June Outson 10/21/2019 9:36 AMEveryone is doing GREAT. 2 more days for our challenge. Keep up the good work!! -
Kristine Van Dellen 10/21/2019 7:02 AM
Rochester could use one of these! Fascinating article about Canada's first 'chemical-free' swimming pool. https://inhabitat.com/canada-unveils-its-first-chemical-free-public-outdoor-pool-and-its-gorgeous/ -
Lisa Rich 10/17/2019 9:39 PMHello. We just bought a new home in CA and are currently diligently making changes to make it more ecofriendly!-
June Outson 10/21/2019 9:32 AMThat is awesome Lisa. Care to share anything you are doing?
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Lisa Rich 10/21/2019 1:42 PMWe are working through each room replacing standard light bulbs with LEDs, bought a new high efficiency washer/dryer and are replacing bathroom commodes with low water models. It's a start :)
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Kristine Van Dellen 10/17/2019 7:31 AMI'm not usually all that interested in TV, but Netflix is my favorite companion to see me through mundane tasks. "The Game Changers" documentary (produced by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jackie Chan) was so riveting that my laundry remains unfolded. The summary on YouTube says, "A UFC fighter learns everything he'd been taught about protein was a lie." My first thought was "What's a UFC fighter?" The subject is largely how athletic performance is based upon diet. They quote an ancient description of Roman gladiators, "bean and barley munchers." Seriously? The premise is that plants provide power, and they interview many world-class athletes and scientists who support this view. I didn't spot any Mayo doctors, but medicos supporting Olympic teams, cardiac patients, and football teams are interviewed. The accompanying website points out that not everyone has to be 100% vegan 24/7, but it encourages making vegan choices more often than not, good for your body and for the planet. Fascinating.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Jennifer Dunagan 10/11/2019 7:41 AMInstead of using baggies to hold my lunch items, I will place my food in reusable containers. -
June Outson 10/09/2019 6:49 AMCan't find a challenge to work on? I just found this on the site under challenges:
Create Your Own Action
Because there is no such thing as a one-size-fits-all approach to sustainability, you can also create your own challenge.- Choose your Challenge
- Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!
You may have already completed this action during the Challenge. Removing the action could cause you to lose points. Are you sure you want to do this?
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June Outson 10/07/2019 9:09 AMGood morning fellow EcoChallengers.
Just thought I’d pass this tidbit along. Yes, I picked this because I am guilty of all of these things so I guess I’m hoping someone else is also. I am working on the possession thing because I know when it’s my time to go, my kids will be loading everything up for the Goodwill!!
I would love to hear any comments
- June
Your Possessions – Too many material possessions complicate our lives to a greater degree than we ever give them credit. They drain our bank account, our energy, and our attention. They keep us from the ones we love and from living a life based on our values. If you will invest the time to remove nonessential possessions from your life, you will never regret it.Your Time Commitments – Most of us have filled our days full from beginning to end with time commitments: work, home, kid’s activities, community events, religious endeavors, hobbies… the list goes on. When possible, release yourself from the time commitments that are not in line with your greatest values.Your Goals – Reduce the number of goals you are intentionally striving for in your life to one or two. By reducing the number of goals that you are striving to accomplish, you will improve your focus and your success rate. Make a list of the things that you want to accomplish in your life and choose the two most important. When you finish one, add another from your list…Your Connections to the World – Relationships with others are good, but constant streams of distraction are bad. Learn when to power off the blackberry, log off Facebook, or not read a text. Focus on the important, not the urgent. A steady flow of distractions from other people may make us feel important, needed, or wanted, but feeling important and accomplishing importance are completely different things…McNamara, D. (2017) The Most Important Things to Simplify. https://nwei.org/the_most_important_things_to_simplify/
