Earth Month Ecochallenge 2024: Conservation

April 1 - April 30, 2024

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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
Freshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water Bottle

What did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?

PAULA INGRAM 4/26/2024 12:42 PM

i have reusable water bottle in my room for night use. At work a reusable cup kept in my desk drawer for daily use. I have a reusable metal container to keep water cold in my car all the time. I dont have plastic cups of any kind in my home.

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Action Track: Community Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

PAULA INGRAM 4/26/2024 12:36 PM

surrounding looks clean and refreshing

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Freshwater + Oceans Say No to Plastic Straws

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

PAULA INGRAM 4/26/2024 12:34 PM

Never use straws - I use my own coffee cup, have my own collection.

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Land + Forests 30 for 30 in Nature

What have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?

Laurel Klein 4/23/2024 8:49 AM

Spending time walking and playing with my toddler outside has so many benefits! Happy the weather has improved to give us the opportunity.

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Biodiversity + Wildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs

How do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?

Mike Martini 4/18/2024 6:29 AM

I purchased some sea sponges as gifts from my latest trip to Tarpon Springs FL.

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Land + Forests 30 for 30 in Nature

What have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?

Mike Martini 4/17/2024 11:38 AM

I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon in the waters of the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida near Clearwater and Tarpon Springs Beach. It was a wonderful day!

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Jason Schweitzer 4/17/2024 11:30 AM

Going well for me personally. Hope everyone else at Addison is checking in too...!

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Land + Forests Regenerative Agriculture and Me

What did you learn about the practice and benefits of regenerative agriculture? How can you support healthy farming practices for people and the planet?

Jason Schweitzer 4/13/2024 11:32 AM

The first page about regenerative agriculture is great, especially the video about cover crops. Learned a lot.

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Land + Forests Explore My Area

Where did you go for your walk or hike in nature? What were the benefits of doing so?

Jason Schweitzer 4/13/2024 11:27 AM

We actually did this today, my family noticed an area by Lake Michigan on my son's college campus and we went walking there.

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Climate + Air Weekly Meal Planning

How did it feel to plan out your meals and stick to them in an effort to reduce food waste?

Laurel Klein 4/11/2024 11:46 AM

I don't tend to meal plan for a full week but its going well so far this week! I hope this is a habit I can continue long term.

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