Becca Cable
10/25/2019 12:09 PM
Nothing is standing in my way I have made the full switch, I bring my tumbler outside my work place and now I dont have any excuse to not use reusable!
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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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Becca Cable 10/25/2019 12:14 PMI am so impressed!! This challenge helped co workers, friends, and family do something small and realize the impact at scale with the data!! This challenge also helped me to create my own challenge, the Jewelry swap was a huge success and I was so excited to see people I love take home new pieces and pass on their pieces, really awesome experience! Looking forward to a longer challenge next year!!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
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Erica Ruland 10/23/2019 11:08 AMThis article makes me so happy! https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/wood-chips-fly-at-elwha-river-as-beavers-make-a-comeback/
I went to check out the area in 2014 as the last of the Elwha Dam was being torn down and it was kind of an impactful experience. It's amazing how quickly land can go back to nature and 'heal' itself. Makes me hopeful! -
Erica Ruland 10/23/2019 9:32 AMInteresting article about the future of trans-ocean vessels: https://grist.org/article/dream-ships-could-turn-the-tide-for-trans-ocean-shipping/
The computer generated images in the article are pretty cool too 🤯 -
Becca Cable 10/23/2019 8:39 AMOur Jewelry is today and then next week we have a clothing Swap!! Looking forward to this new Eco Friendly exchange :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Research Impact InvestingHow might impact investing help you better live your values?
Becca Cable 10/23/2019 8:38 AMIf you put your money where your values are it speaks for its self. Fund the programs, the business, the movements that speak to your values and this investments makes cents and dollars move things forward. -
Ali Shininger 10/22/2019 5:16 PMI’m am aware of our “footprint” drunk guy the weekend, but I definitely forget to check in for the challenges. It’s a bit surreal that the challenge is almost over, but I know that it has changed some of my behaviors. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Elizabeth Silverstein 10/22/2019 3:38 PMI've purchased two reusable starbucks cups. This way I am always able to have one accessible. I love not using so many cups when I make a purchase! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn 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?
Elizabeth Silverstein 10/22/2019 3:37 PMAfter we started composting, I became acutely aware of how much food we waste. We are more aware of how we consume and use food. With $1500 extra a year our vacation budget would Increase. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Elizabeth Silverstein 10/22/2019 3:36 PMUsing the cold setting on my washing machine for each load of laundry, turning off lights when rooms are not In use, unplugging ghost equipment like computers, chargers etc.