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  • Annie Park's avatar
    Annie Park 4/30/2025 8:20 PM
    Although today is the last day of the ecochallenge this year, it does not mean that we stop doing these sustainable actions. Every day is Earth day, and we all must live sustainably! We must continue to care for the Planet.

    • Luz Rooney's avatar
      Luz Rooney 4/30/2025 8:59 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 4-DAY STREAK
      Totally agree, Annie. Let's keep the momentum going! Stay well!

  • Melissa Tomecz's avatar
    Melissa Tomecz 4/30/2025 7:14 PM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    • 16-DAY STREAK
    Out of the 16 actions that were on my dashboard, I only missed out on four of them. I chose too many, as I thought it wouldn't be too difficult. In the end, it was the time that I didn't have. There's always next year, and I learned a lot from our team's feed too. Congrats to all who made it through the month and who will continue their good habits! See you next year :)
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Empowering the Next Generation
    How can schools play a bigger role in shaping future environmental leaders, and how can you support them?

    Melissa Tomecz's avatar
    Melissa Tomecz 4/30/2025 7:02 PM
    • Pet Parent 🐾
    • 16-DAY STREAK
    The schools I looked up all seemed to have environment clubs or green initiatives. I saw that École Secondaire Cavelier-De LaSalle had climate action practices, including getting an industrial composter to reduce their waste. I wanted to donate funds to the school, but when I went there, the link wasn't working :( Then I asked my friend if her son's school (Royal West Academy) had environmental initiatives. They do have an environmental club and students learn things about climate during the year, so I donated money to their foundation which will help to empower students through plans of an expanded library!

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    Maurene O’Farrell 4/30/2025 4:57 PM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    • 16-DAY STREAK
    Thankful for all the wonderful people who participated and care about what's most important. May earth day be every day!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    What sustainability initiative did you invest in, and what inspired your choice? How do you feel about your role in shaping a greener future through your investment?

    Evelyn Newton's avatar
    Evelyn Newton 4/30/2025 4:56 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    It's so important for us to support sustainable innovations, we live in a world where our wallet speaks louder than words. What we chose and chose not to give money to is the source of great change. A initiative I found that was super cool was VeganBottle, a French initiative making water bottles out of biodegradable sugar cane. I was inspired to look into this by my ethics teacher, who loved to point out whenever we brought single use plastic bottles to class.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Empowering the Next Generation
    What impressed you most about the youth-led project you supported, and how did your involvement help?

    Evelyn Newton's avatar
    Evelyn Newton 4/30/2025 4:51 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    What impresses me most about youth efforts towards the environment is how dedicated they are to the cause. A lot of adults just talk about how important it is to help, but rarely ever do anything. On the other hand, youth-led efforts actually seem to go out and make a change, and are happy to do so. They treat it not at a chore but as something that needs to be done.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    What product did you replace, and why was it important to you? How do you feel about making a small change for a healthier, more sustainable home?

    Evelyn Newton's avatar
    Evelyn Newton 4/30/2025 3:05 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    One thing that shocked me was learning that non stick cookware can be toxic. They are frequently coated with Teflon which can release toxic fumes at high temperatures. So I switched to a ceramic cooking pot to make most of my meals. It's much cuter, and I feel a bit better knowing there's less risk of dangerous fumes.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community and Connection
    What resources did you discover, and how do you think they can benefit your community? How did sharing this information make you feel more connected to your community’s needs and opportunities?

    Evelyn Newton's avatar
    Evelyn Newton 4/30/2025 3:01 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    The coolest resource I found was 211 greater montreal, which is an helpline and online directory for social and community resources. By getting in contact with them they can help people with a variety of needs, like housing, legal assistance, mental health, and so on. They use a database of resources, and using the caller's location they can recommend different organisations that are the closest to where they are that can provide aid.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Community and Connection
    What did you enjoy or learn from attending a local event in your community? How did participating in this event deepen your connection to your local area?

    Evelyn Newton's avatar
    Evelyn Newton 4/30/2025 2:54 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    My favorite part about attending local events is not just the activities, but actually feeling like I'm a part of a community. It's become so easy to shut ourselves out from the world, so going out and participating in community events is a great way to re-connect.

  • Evelyn Newton's avatar
    Evelyn Newton 4/30/2025 2:45 PM
    • Book Lover 📚
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    It's the final day of the eco challenge! Last chance to get your points in :)