Jamie Milavec
4/24/2024 3:13 AM
Reusing, recycling, composting and burning has been a help to keep from using the landfill.
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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?
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Karen Mayher 4/30/2024 1:31 PMEcoChallenge 2024 was enlightening and enjoyable! I learned a great deal that I will carry forward to make a positive impact on our beautiful planet Earth and its many wondrous creatures and plant life! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Declutter My Home Without the LandfillHow did it feel to intentionally declutter with putting things into the landfill? What did you learn along the way about yourself and our consumer and waste systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Consume only Needs vs WantsConsuming only what we need vs. what we want can be really hard to do. What has been challenging about committing to this action for a month? What have you learned about yourself? Will you change any habits going forward?
Jamie Milavec 4/24/2024 3:11 AMIt is difficult when you have children, but we are all learning together, and it has been a great experience in living clean and saving money as well. -
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Biodiversity + Wildlife Grow LocalHow did it feel to plant something native in your area to support local wildlife and biodiversity? What did you plant? Please consider adding a photo.
Jamie Milavec 4/24/2024 3:09 AMPlanted a rain garden with butterflyweed, forget-me-nots, little bluestem, and purple coneflower. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand + Forests Regenerative Agriculture and MeWhat did you learn about the practice and benefits of regenerative agriculture? How can you support healthy farming practices for people and the planet?
Jamie Milavec 4/24/2024 2:57 AMI practice rotational grazing and no-till farming. Endophyte-free pasture grows in my pastures, and I compost horse and cow manure, food scraps and landscape trimmings and use the compost to fertilize the pastures and garden. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFreshwater + Oceans Low Water GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Jamie Milavec 4/24/2024 2:52 AMMost of the water is directed away into the pond and then drains into the field. French drains have been added in the pasture to keep the water draining there instead of running toward the house. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Save the BeesWhat did you plant for bees in your area? Please consider uploading a photo!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate + Air Choose Renewable EnergyIf you are already signed up for your utility's renewable option, what other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage? If your company doesn't offer a renewable option, were they open to your request of this in the future?
Jamie Milavec 4/24/2024 2:45 AMI work from home and turn off lights and computer monitors when I'm not in the room. -
Karen Mayher 4/10/2024 12:46 PMMy Earth Month Ecochallenge 2024: Conservation is going great! I am especially inspired by the Total Eclipse! It reminds me of how beautiful Earth, Sun and Moon are and how they all work together! Let's go Team CC PLM Conservation! We need to save Planet Earth for future generations!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Community Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and OceansWhat did you learn about freshwater and oceans you did not already know? In sharing this information with people in your life, which conversation was impactful to you?
Karen Mayher 4/10/2024 12:14 PMThe new fact I learned is that only about 0.5 percent of Earth's water is available as fresh and usable water. That's not very much at all! We need to be safe guarding our precious water!
