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

2019 People's Ecochallenge

October 2 - October 23, 2019

OkState Sustainability Feed

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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?

Kristen Ball 10/21/2019 12:48 PM

I offset emissions from my upcoming flight to Spokane, WA by supporting a project that provides solar cookers to refugee families in Chad!

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Kristen Ball 10/21/2019 12:23 PM

I just got my first batch of compost last week and my plants are so happy! :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Five minute showers are an impressive step toward reducing your water footprint. What is the next step you can take?

Mackenzie Cejka 10/11/2019 7:23 AM

I am trying to teach my roommates how to conserve water. For example have a sink of soapy dish water to wash dishes as opposed to running the facet the whole time. Or running larger loads of laundry to ensure that water is not being wasted.

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Sarah Lyon 10/09/2019 11:13 AM

Pro Tip from the Department of Sociology: Shut the lights off in the bathroom after you're done. This is probably one of the lights that stays on in most offices. We turn it off on the 4th floor of Murray. :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Weekly Meal Planning

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?

Ashleigh Warren 10/09/2019 10:05 AM

That's a huge number! I would much rather use that money towards treating other people to coffee dates or making memories.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Emily Leupp 9/19/2019 12:04 PM

When I practice gratitude, it makes me focus on other people more than myself. When I begin to be thankful for the impact my friends, family, strangers, ect. have on my life, it becomes clear that the world does not revolve around me!

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Emily Leupp 9/19/2019 12:02 PM

I work with Oklahoma State University's Sustainability office! While working here for the past year and a half, I've picked up alot of habits to help the environment like refusing straws, energy efficiency, recycling, and much more! I'm taking part in the eco-challenge so I can learn more and take my green habits to the next level!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Ashleigh Warren 9/18/2019 8:08 AM

When you focus on an attitude that reflects your gratitude for everything you've been given, you are more likely to treat what you have with more respect.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health More Fruits and Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

Ashleigh Warren 9/18/2019 8:06 AM

Eating less meat, in general, is great for the planet. It reduces water usage and is great for the ecosystem.

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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?

Ashleigh Warren 9/18/2019 8:06 AM

Asking friends to workout with me! My roommate and I love to go to the gym together.

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