Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

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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
Basic Needs & Security Calculate Your Water Footprint

What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?

E. Alexandra Belcher 4/16/2023 6:31 AM

I can start collecting water I use to boil pasta and use it for my plants to both save water and give a fertilizer treatment that is ok for the environment!

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E. Alexandra Belcher 4/16/2023 6:17 AM

I am trying to use more things around my house and re-purpose them to fit my needs rather than purchase new!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities Online Energy Audit

What most interested or surprised you about your energy audit?

Andrea Pallotta 4/14/2023 5:44 AM

I found it very interesting to see that our house was using slightly more energy than my neighbors! I bought a voltage meter to start tracking my appliances! I started line drying more of my clothes and turning off and unplugging appliances/chargers when not in use! I did this through the First Energy Website. Since doing the audit, I decreased our energy usage to below our neighbors!!

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Andrea Pallotta 4/14/2023 5:05 AM

We are half way through our Challenge Pharmacy Team! Keep tracking your points and sharing what you've learned throughout the month! I am offering a bar of homemade soap for the team member with this highest point score at the end of the months!! Keep logging!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity Make Cleaning Products

What was surprising about the ingredients in your cleaning supplies, personal care, and pet products?

Meghann Puntel 4/10/2023 5:31 AM

I made laundry detergent--I've done this in the past! It's pretty quick (grating the soap takes a bit but is a good arm workout) and easy & saves me from extra plastic waste.

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