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.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Grace Lee 4/30/2024 10:16 PM

Day 30: Last day of EcoChallenge :( Along with my daily actions, this challenge has left me with good habits, a new (old and previously used) compost bucket, and a weed-free lawn that I plan to fill with native plants. The challenge lives on!

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- Abby Marx 4/30/2024 10:23 PM
  
  That is awesome! This month has left me inspired as well and I was proud of myself for getting back to my old passion of volunteering by joining the Earth Day weed pulling group. I feel like I have gained new perspective, habits, mindfulness, and community through this challenge!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests Advocate for Forest Protection

Higher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?

Max Moncur 4/30/2024 10:06 AM

i have lots of changes that need to be made, some specifics include composting and recycling instead of being lazy and just trashing everything or bike more instead of driving places that are not far away

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests Choose Eco-Friendly Wood and Paper

Beyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?

Max Moncur 4/30/2024 10:05 AM

a beautiful place to explore and walk my dogs

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests Explore My Area

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

Max Moncur 4/30/2024 10:04 AM

we hiked a cool waterfall trail, helped me get out and enjoy the beautiful area i live in - lots of mental, physical, and spiritual benefits

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REFLECTION QUESTION
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?

Max Moncur 4/30/2024 10:03 AM

i learned there are lots of benefits and i plan to support regenerative ag practices starting in my own backyard

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests Zero Waste Day

What was hard about having a Zero Waste Day? What did you learn about yourself and your habits?

Max Moncur 4/30/2024 10:03 AM

i feel like i dont live a zero waste life so in order to go zero waste i had to be a bit minimal and neglect normal schedule and habits to meet the goal so i have a lot to do to get to a zero waste lifestyle

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Reduce Pollutants in Cleaning

What did you learn about ingredients in our cleaning products and how they impact water and biodiversity? Did you try making your own cleaning products? If so, how did it go?

Max Moncur 4/30/2024 10:01 AM

i learned there are many harmful substances and i can easily make my own cleaning products - its easy!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Low Water Gardening

What are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.

Max Moncur 4/30/2024 10:01 AM

drought and flooding are the worse in california

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air Stay on the Ground

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

Max Moncur 4/30/2024 10:00 AM

basically cancelled the flight and drove instead, it wasnt bad. 9hr drive vs getting to the airport 1hr before the flight + 2.5hrs in air + .5hr to get out of the airport so 4hrs if things went perfect which they never do

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air Choose Renewable Energy

If 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?

Max Moncur 4/30/2024 9:59 AM

im working on using state rebates for a new water heater that is energy efficient

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