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?

Amal Ghazi 4/30/2024 2:56 PM

This is my last “blog” post for this year’s Ecochallenge. It was so nice engaging with you all!

We visited Michigan’s state capital today, Lansing. It was a beautiful day! My son was impressed by the cleanliness of the roads and pathways between the House of Justice, Senate and House of Representatives 💚 I was impressed that he noticed that lol

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- Lenora Andrews 5/01/2024 6:17 AM
  
  I appreciate you sharing Amal and including some beautiful photos 😊!
  
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- Kathleen Schlicht 4/30/2024 3:33 PM
  
  How cool is that he noticed! Love the Ecochallenge every year :)
  
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Holly Windom 4/30/2024 10:19 AM

We did it! We completed this ecochallenge. I set my phone daily to remind me to log in. On Mondays I logged any challenges I did over the weekend. I made an effort to research and review all the information in the "Reflection" entries to give you a written reference and my view. I learn this time to just commit! Our lives would be so different if we just committed to our promises. I learning to count on myself (with God's support) so I can show others they can count on me too. Truthfully, the water footprint may take me a couple of challenges, but I will continue to be more aware of my actions.

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- Amal Ghazi 5/01/2024 7:50 AM
  
  Bravo! Perfectly said - "Committed to our promises."
  Thank you, Holly 😊
  
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- Lenora Andrews 5/01/2024 6:41 AM
  
  Yay Holly! We did finish. I enjoyed your shares also!
  
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Lenora Andrews 4/30/2024 8:43 AM

Hello Comerica Eco challenge team. It has been wonderful participating with all of you. I have worked on some things and learned new things from you who have shared your experiences. It is another beautiful day in SE Michigan today and a nice cool breeze and I took a walk on my morning break. I look forward to implementing some changes in my own daily life journey. I challenge everyone to do the same. Consider: What one small change can I make today to contribute to making our world better?

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Carolyn Plemons 4/30/2024 7:59 AM

This has been a difficult challenge for me. When I rinse my dishes, I never worried about having crusty leftovers stuck on the plates and dishes. It has been hard to let go and allow the dish washer to do the work for me.

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- Lenora Andrews 4/30/2024 8:33 AM
  
  I really like using the dishwasher and rarely wash dishes by hands. I do try to stick with running it after 3 p.m. or 7 p.m. on the off-peak hours.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Dishwasher Efficiency

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Carolyn Plemons 4/30/2024 7:56 AM

We have been conserving water for some time now. I would say the community needs to pay very close attention to summertime watering bans. I have witnessed several in the community that water lawns and landscaping during bans. I would also say the city needs to enforce sanctions when these breaches occur.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Grow Local

How 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.

Amanda Moore 4/30/2024 6:59 AM

It feels nice to get your hands dirty while feeling the heat of the day shine on your back. I am thankful to have planted the garden at mom's so we can benefit from it all summer. We have tomatoes, cucumbers, squash, lettuces, cabbage, brussel sprouts, etc.

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- Lenora Andrews 5/01/2024 9:57 AM
  
  Sounds fantastic Amanda...If you are at GLC let me know when you plan to bring some fresh vegetables in from your garden. 😋..just kidding. But, this is just amazing!
  
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Kathy Doerner 4/30/2024 6:50 AM

I love this challenge and look forward to it every year. It is also a reminder to do MORE throughout the year. Thank you!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Join a Cleanup Effort

How does working with others to clean up your community make you feel? What results did you see? Please consider posting a photo of your cleanup!

Ariana O'Neal 4/30/2024 5:28 AM

It felt really good to pick up and clean up the community, it was really sad to see the things that winds up in our waterways.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable Bags

How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?

Ariana O'Neal 4/30/2024 5:26 AM

Easy makes me really think about what I need to buy

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Raise Awareness for the Conservation of Freshwater and Oceans

What 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?

Lauren Combs 4/30/2024 5:22 AM

I did not know that microplastics end up in the ocean and freshwater, in our seafood and water supply, and in us. The long-term effects on our health and the environment may not be fully understood but are most likely devastating. Along with all the other chemicals and biowaste, it's no wonder we have increasing cancer, autism and other illnesses.

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