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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.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?

    Leif Halverson's avatar
    Leif Halverson 10/24/2019 1:24 PM
    It is only relatively recently (12k years) that our species shifted to an agrarian system as the primary means of food production.  Harari's Sapiens gives a fairly critical review of what that shift entailed for all of us humans.  And these general implications have only been further compounded by the more modern shift from agriculture proper to agribusiness.  Interestingly enough, the populations of people in northern MN that seek to turn back the clock by way of food sovereignty have an opportunity to actually do so given their apparent (from the video) access to wilderness.  The domestic inhabitants of typical American suburbia have less access and thus less actual ability to reclaim food sovereignty in a massively measurable way.  Returning to Sapiens, it is genetically impossible to reverse the First Revolution - The Cognitive Revolution.  Sci-Fi has often toyed with the notion that the Third Revolution - The Scientific Revolution could be wiped out by a global catastrophe - human made or otherwise.  But what of the Second Revolution - The Agricultural Revolution?  Do we have an option to undo that one?  At what cost?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Online Energy Audit
    What most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint?

    Leif Halverson's avatar
    Leif Halverson 10/24/2019 1:04 PM
    The auditwas surprisingly easy to do, but the recommendations are substantially more difficult to achieve.

  • Amber Nobe's avatar
    Amber Nobe 10/23/2019 10:26 PM
    It’s been a very busy three weeks, and I did not get to complete all my selected challenges. The good news is, we don’t have to stop these habits or give up these one/time improvements just because the EcoChallenge is over! ALSO, get ready for our new and improved office recycling station: coming (very) soon!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Support Local Pollinators
    Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

    Amber Nobe's avatar
    Amber Nobe 10/23/2019 10:24 PM
    Pollinators are responsible for a majority of the healthy foods we like to eat and for the beautiful plant life in our ecosystem. Though I did not plant any new plants in the yard this season, it’s definitely on the docket for next spring: out with the front yard “grass” and in with the native plant species! This helps both to support pollinators and prevent runoff.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Upgrade My Windows
    How does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?

    Amber Nobe's avatar
    Amber Nobe 10/23/2019 10:21 PM
    We bought our 100-year-old house for many reasons, one being that the most sustainable building is one that already exists. But, it doesn’t have great energy performance. We put in some weather stripping last year, but we need to update it. I did not get to this challenge during the actual EcoChallenge but will definitely do it soon because we really notice when doors and windows are sealed well to keep heat in.
  • 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?

    Amber Nobe's avatar
    Amber Nobe 10/23/2019 10:14 PM
    There are no bodies of water near us or storm drains on our street, so I often wonder where all the surface water goes (other than the giant puddle at the end of our driveway). Mulching prevents runoff and keeps your plants warm in winter. I did not get around to completing this challenge during the actual EcoChallenge, but it’s on the to do list for this upcoming sunny weekend!
  • 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?

    Dan Petrescu's avatar
    Dan Petrescu 10/23/2019 3:59 PM
    For my plants, harmful chemicals in herbicides and fertilizes would affect runoff to the Willamette River. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Improve a Bus Stop
    How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

    Dan Petrescu's avatar
    Dan Petrescu 10/23/2019 3:56 PM
    Use the electric scooters.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity De-Clutter My Home
    How can you prevent yourself from accumulating more things in the future?

    Dan Petrescu's avatar
    Dan Petrescu 10/23/2019 3:51 PM
    Limit the number of total stuff so if I get any new item either donate or sell an older item.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity Research My Investment Portfolio
    In what ways can you increase the positive impacts and decrease the negative impacts of your financial investments?

    Dan Petrescu's avatar
    Dan Petrescu 10/23/2019 3:50 PM
    Don't invest in companies that have a negative impact on the world and focus on ones that have a positive impact (avoid oil, coal, chemicals companies, etc)