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Welcome to 2019 People's Ecochallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an 2019 People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!

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2019 People's Ecochallenge
October 2 - October 23, 2019

Walter P Moore - South/West 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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
    Who is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?
    Christina Hughes's avatar
    Christina Hughes 10/23/2019 2:11 PM
    Low income and minority residents are disproportionately affected by contaminated water resources because they are forced to live in cheap housing in areas where this is more of a risk - particularly in heavy industrial areas. 
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  • Heather Guillen's avatar
    Heather Guillen 10/23/2019 7:36 AM
    Today is #imagineadaywithoutwater. 💧
    Value water. Preserve and conserve. 
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  • Zenab Haq's avatar
    Zenab Haq 10/23/2019 5:16 AM
    Today is the last day of the challenge. Keep in mind you can go back and complete tasks from previous days as well. Let's finish strong team!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Plant Trees
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
    Martin Torres's avatar
    Martin Torres 10/21/2019 6:43 AM
    Trees make outdoor spaces much more appealing (mental). Planting a tree is good exercise and a nice way to spend time outside (physical). Planting trees helps me feel more connected with the nature around me (spiritual).
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
    How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
    Martin Torres's avatar
    Martin Torres 10/21/2019 6:42 AM
    Get second-hand clothing or make my own alterations to my clothing.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    High Impact Action Track Ditch the Lawn
    What is the main water source in your region?
    Martin Torres's avatar
    Martin Torres 10/21/2019 6:41 AM
    Edward's Aquifer is the main water source in Austin.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Locally-Sourced Meals
    If you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest food item for you to give up?
    Martin Torres's avatar
    Martin Torres 10/21/2019 6:41 AM
    It would be tough to give up avocados!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Support Resilient Powergrids
    What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for that vision to become reality?
    Martin Torres's avatar
    Martin Torres 10/21/2019 6:39 AM
    Investing in sustainable public infrastructure that is accessible to all, such as bus/metro systems and green energy.
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  • Ali AL-azawi's avatar
    Ali AL-azawi 10/20/2019 10:53 AM
    Personal Waste Audit
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  • Dirk Kestner's avatar
    Dirk Kestner 10/19/2019 1:04 PM
    A great day to spend outside and appreciate our natural resources!
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