This challenge really made me think about my actions.  More importantly, it prompted change in my actions.  For several years, I would buy four bottles of water to keep in my car for my three weekly travel days.  It was for convenience mostly, but I also couldn't trust myself to remember to bring in a refillable bottle everyday when I got home.  To clean it, refill it and bring it with me the next day was a hassle.  So often, I would be halfway down the street before I realized I left it behind.  I challenged myself to stop that practice and take responsibility (read: Be a grown up).  After watching a documentary on water, I have officially stopped my weekly purchase practice.  The lack of available clean/safe water in parts of the world and the plastic bottle crisis lifted the fog on my vision.  I have spent so long taking for granted the gift of clean/safe water available to me in abundance.  There will always be exceptions, but I have committed to myself that I will no longer purchase bottled water.  As a failsafe, i will be keeping a clean, empty bottle in my car if I leave the house without my daily stock.  A quick stop-off to fill it and I'm back on the road.  Perhaps doing that a few times will be enough to teach me and engrain the newly implemented behaviors into my head.  

Thank you for the opportunity to join this challenge. It has absolutely prompted change in my behavior; change that will make the world, even if immeasurable, a cleaner world for us to live in.

It was a very busy and tough final day. I had to squeeze in the 10 min outdoor , the day was sunny and that helped the cause. I had a revelation with respect to ethical investing and took my first leap of faith. There is still a long way to go. I am hoping to continue the daily activities as much as I can.

This was a great challenge this year.  I was able to contribute in ways I had not been able to do in past.   Thanks to The Hartford for sponsoring.

I like reminding my husband to fill the flower watering bucket with water at the shower while he is waiting for the warm water to come. Happy plants! :)

I have learned a lot from this challenge.  I am so very glad to have the opportunity to participate!  One of the biggest take always for myself and my family is the disconnecting at meal time. It has truly brought us together more.  I will continue to use all that I have learned to make positive contributions to the environment.  I will also encourage others to be more thoughtful where possible.

Going well - really like the format - has given me some good ideas to improve my behavior