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?

Dave Sag 4/30/2024 3:46 PM

Why can't I fill in yesterday's challenge?

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Michelle Tan 4/30/2024 12:47 AM

It's the end of the month! Trying to catch up and fill in my log of the month :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air Online Energy Audit

Where did you do an energy audit (work, home, school, other) and what did you learn?

Mark van den Berg 4/29/2024 4:58 AM

I did at home and checked looked at all electonical equipement to see if they have "ECO" Mode.
Learned about more opportunities I have in isolating my house in order to consumer less energy!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests Compost Food Waste

New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?

Niraj Patel 4/26/2024 2:50 AM

I am following the book called "The Compost Coach: Make compost, build soil and grow a regenerative garden - wherever you live!
Book by Kate Flood"

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air Sustainability Lunch and Learn

Who did you engage in your lunch and learn? What resources did you use? How did it go and what did you learn?

Sasha Rappaport 4/25/2024 2:43 PM

Conservation + Action Webinar was good!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Go Plastic-Free

Where did plastic show up on your life that surprised you the most? What plastic alternative products did you discover you may switch to?

Veena Bhatia 4/23/2024 3:24 PM

Found solid bar shampoo and deodorant in cardboard container

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Dave Sag 4/22/2024 4:07 PM

I had to fully log out of the Tesla app and log back in but now I can set my car to only charge of excess solar power. I reached out to some other Tesla owners I'm in a Signal group with, and they were able to help. Communities matter.

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- Sarah Jane Reyes 4/22/2024 5:12 PM
  
  nice way to track your energy usage!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Invest in Nature

What did you learn about how investing can support the environment and create a more sustainable world?

Matthew Wirtz 4/22/2024 7:37 AM

Reading about impact investing has made me realize that I need to conduct an audit on my funds and find funds that positively impact environmental outcomes. I will also more actively look for opportunities in which I can donate to better our world.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Community Keep My Community Clean

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

Matthew Wirtz 4/22/2024 7:03 AM

I've found when out and about, it's pretty easy to spot litter just hanging around-- whether you're at a public park or in the parking lot of the grocery store. Certainly easy to do my part in picking it up and putting it in the back of my car for future discard.

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Sasha Rappaport 4/19/2024 7:25 PM

Its been really great thus far...I have spent a considerable amount of time learning and have tried to be even more aware each day of my footprint and my waste.

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- Sasha Rappaport 4/19/2024 8:38 PM
  
  Love that @amalia!
  
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- Amalia Eades 4/19/2024 7:40 PM
  
  Agreed. This challenge has made me aware of little things around me that I used to not care like the tiny piece of candy wrapper "not mine, not my problem". Not turning off lights when I leave the room. I learned to care more of my surroundings.
  
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