Angie Scheu

Simply Living

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Angie's actions

Land, Water, and Air

Understand My Water Footprint

Each of us has a water footprint, directly linked to our daily activities as well as the water required in the production of things we use each day. Understanding our water use is important for a healthy planet. I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste, then share what I learned on the feed.

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Land, Water, and Air

Calculate My Carbon Impact

Knowing our carbon footprint is the first step to reducing it. I will calculate my carbon impact and identify lifestyle changes that could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment. I will share my commitments to lowering my impact on the feed.

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Land, Water, and Air

Learn About Water Justice

Access to clean water is a basic right, yet not everyone has it. I will spend 30 minutes learning about water justice issues and who is affected.

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Land, Water, and Air

Learn to Choose Forest-Friendly Foods

Our food choices can help protect forests and wildlife. I will spend 30 minutes learning how to choose foods that are grown in ways that protect forests, such as avoiding products linked to deforestation and seeking certified sustainable options like shade-grown coffee or palm oil-free products.

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Wildlife

Learn How to Save the Bees

Bees and other pollinators are vital to ecosystems and agriculture. I will spending 30 minutes learning about local pollinators and why they are so important.

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Wildlife

Learn the 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

Leave No Trace means enjoying nature responsibly by minimizing our impact and leaving the environment as we found it, or better. I will spend 30 minutes learning about the seven core principles to minimize my impact while enjoying the outdoors.

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Wildlife

Donate to Support Wildlife

There are many amazing projects supporting wildlife and their habitats. I will choose a project or organization to support that helps species and habitats I care about and make a donation.

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Participant Feed

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?

Angie Scheu 4/07/2025 6:31 PM
- Parent 🐻
- 7-DAY STREAK
As of today, Simply Living's team ranks 76th out of over 500 challenge teams! Way to go, SL!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife

What project or organization did you choose to support, and why did it resonate with you? What are some ways you can continue to support wildlife conservation beyond financial contributions?
Angie Scheu 4/07/2025 6:21 PM
- Parent 🐻
- 7-DAY STREAK
We chose to support the Ohio Wildlife Center. They have been very present in educating our community about local wildlife and how to care for orphaned, sick and/or injured animals. Central Ohio is very lucky to have this organization.

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- Joshua Boothby 4/07/2025 6:34 PM
  
  Adventurer 🏔
  
  17-DAY STREAK
  I agree! I live in southern Ohio and even then I have been to the Ohio Wildlife Center and have supported them before. Such an amazing organization!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land, Water, and Air

What water justice issues did you learn about, and who is most affected in your community? How can you contribute to creating equitable access to clean water in your area?
Angie Scheu 4/07/2025 6:18 PM
- Parent 🐻
- 7-DAY STREAK
Water justice issues exist right here in Ohio. We need to highlight more practical guidance specific to our region.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land, Water, and Air

Where in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?
Angie Scheu 4/07/2025 6:12 PM
- Parent 🐻
- 7-DAY STREAK
Our family's year-over-year carbon footprint calculation has improved. We're making progress!

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- Lisa Brenskelle 4/07/2025 6:44 PM
  
  TEAM CAPTAIN
  
  15-DAY STREAK
  excellent that you are tracking this. It is hard to make progress without tracking/accountability.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife

How do pollinators impact your daily life, and what changes can you make to ensure they continue to thrive?
Angie Scheu 4/03/2025 6:09 PM
- Parent 🐻
- 7-DAY STREAK
This is probably the most important action I am taking during Ecochallenge this year. I am reading headlines that honeybees are expected to further decline to 70% this year. I do not know how to keep bees, but our family has increased native plants on our property for over 10 years now. We will continue adding diverse native species for pollinators of all kinds.

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Angie Scheu 4/03/2025 6:00 PM
- Parent 🐻
- 7-DAY STREAK
I really appreciate these resources! The tools and calculators in these challenges are really great for creating awareness and generating ideas.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land, Water, and Air

What surprised you most about your water footprint, and how did it influence your perspective on water use? What changes can you make to reduce your water consumption, and how will these impact your daily routine?
Angie Scheu 4/03/2025 5:56 PM
- Parent 🐻
- 7-DAY STREAK
WoW! I'm amazed at how much our efforts have paid off. Our family's water footprint is lower than I thought - about 600 gallons less than the national average! I calculator also gave me some additional ideas to improve.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land, Water, and Air

What did you learn about forest-friendly foods? What sustainable food choices will you commit to making, and why are they important to you?
Angie Scheu 4/03/2025 5:49 PM
- Parent 🐻
- 7-DAY STREAK
I recently joined an online community by local Chef Del Sroufe to learn how to incorporate more Plant Based Whole Foods into my family's diet. When shopping, I do pay attention to labels and packaging. We look for sustainability labels, but we are hoping to find true Cradle to Cradle products increasing in number. I was surprised to see how many coffee brands are Rainforest Alliance Certified now.

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- Mary Hanks 4/03/2025 6:09 PM
  
  TEAM CAPTAIN
  
  Book Lover 📚
  
  16-DAY STREAK
  Wow, Angie, you're really stepping up to this challenge! Not that many people are willing to devote the time and effort that you are. You have my sincere admiration!
  
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Angie Scheu 3/02/2025 2:22 PM
- Parent 🐻
- 7-DAY STREAK
So glad to be here! It feels good devoting energy to such positive changes on Simply Living’s Team this year! Here is a picture of our little slice of paradise. This is where the Earth and all of her creatures inspire me every day to return the love.

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