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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
    Land, Water, and Air
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money? What patterns did you notice in the food you threw away, and how can you address them?

    Mackenzie Adams's avatar
    Mackenzie Adams 4/30/2025 3:05 PM
    Being mindful of how much fresh food you are purchasing at a time is a big part of it. By the time I can get to all ingredients/items I've purchased from a single trip, I often find molded or expired food.

    • Lisa Brenskelle's avatar
      Lisa Brenskelle 4/30/2025 4:29 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 15-DAY STREAK
      Learning to properly store produce can help. I learned this is a prior ecochallenge, and I now experience less food waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    How difficult was this challenge for you? What made it easy or difficult?

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    Mackenzie Adams 4/30/2025 3:04 PM
    In my city, reusable bags are a must. Unless you want to be charged for every bag, it's best to bring one yourself! Because of this, I found this challenge easy!

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      Glenda Harrison 4/30/2025 3:16 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • Earth Advocate 📣
      • 16-DAY STREAK
      My city has been that way for a number of years, too. It's a good habit to get into.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Wildlife
    What actions can you take to ensure your pets do not harm local wildlife? How does being a responsible pet owner contribute to the well-being of both your pets and the environment?

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    Mackenzie Adams 4/30/2025 3:03 PM
    1. Keeping my pet indoors
    2. Using a leash and being aware
    3. Providing toys and enrichment that provide similar stimulation
    4. Spay/neutering my pets
    5. Vaccinating and using preventative care

  • Mackenzie Adams's avatar
    Mackenzie Adams 4/30/2025 3:00 PM
    GREAT JOB, partners!!! What an incredible Earth Month!!!

  • Rikki Landry's avatar
    Rikki Landry 4/29/2025 2:10 PM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    • 11-DAY STREAK
    As the month ends... the only one time action I didn't complete is advocate for better packaging. I will purchase items based on sustainable packaging, hoping that my dollar does the advocating.... but I am realizing I am uncomfortable with petitions, letters, etc. I need to learn from others on how to overcome this.

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    Rikki Landry 4/25/2025 4:54 PM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    • 11-DAY STREAK
    I'm very proud of my progress from last year to now, especially around bathroom waste. I am almost zero waste in my bathroom. I think I will be able to only need to change my bathroom trash can once or twice this year. (shampoo/conditioner bar, face wash bar, moisturizer bar, I compost my q tips, use period underwear, wear glasses instead of contacts, etc).
    Over the next year, I will focus on reducing my kitchen trash to less than one bag a week and eventually cancel my trash service. Last year I was 2 bags a week, now I am one. I'm excited for the challenge, but I think it'll be pretty difficult to achieve. This year's ecochallenge helped show me how far I've come!

    • Lisa Brenskelle's avatar
      Lisa Brenskelle 4/25/2025 5:09 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 15-DAY STREAK
      Fabulous progress. Be sure to share you waste reduction tips broadly.

    • Linzi Lee-Blodgett's avatar
      Linzi Lee-Blodgett 4/28/2025 9:25 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 14-DAY STREAK
      Yay!! Amazing progress! For bathroom, I am trying to figure out what to do with the toothpaste tubes. I know there are some toothpaste options in jars but I didn't like the taste. Please share if anyone has tip!

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    Rikki Landry 4/25/2025 4:46 PM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    • 11-DAY STREAK
    Harvested small radishes today! I don't even know if I like radishes. But growing them makes me more likely to try them

    • Sungjin Kang's avatar
      Sungjin Kang 4/25/2025 4:59 PM
      Wow It's great thing !!

    • Lisa Brenskelle's avatar
      Lisa Brenskelle 4/25/2025 5:11 PM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 15-DAY STREAK
      Radishes are good in salad, but also good sauteed. Enjoy! Radish greens can also be sauteed, for nearly zero waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Well-Being
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet? What fruits or vegetables did you try this week, and which was your favorite?

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    Peter Montour 4/25/2025 6:21 AM
    • Artist 🎨
    • 17-DAY STREAK
    I have always been a fruit fanatic but veggies is where I struggle to eat enough of them! Ive been pescatarian since I was 7 (I was so sad that chickens were in my chicken nuggets). I still eat a lot of fish for protein, but am trying to only eat sustainably.

    For my fruit, I found a pink pineapple at the grocery store and its delicious! saved some of the seeds to try and grow my own... we will see!

    For Veggies, I love orange bell peppers, but ive been trying to eat more leafy greens and superfoods! Lots of learning!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land, Water, and Air
    Where in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?

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    Linzi Lee-Blodgett 4/24/2025 3:44 PM
    • TEAM CAPTAIN
    • 14-DAY STREAK
    I emit the most carbon by owning just a car even though I can do better of biking and walking more. Since I don't live that close to the office, I have been trying to do a combination of biking and taking public transportation to offset my carbon footprint. I can pay more attention to ensure my house insulation is updated and prevent energy leakage.

    • Rikki Landry's avatar
      Rikki Landry 4/25/2025 4:58 PM
      • Adventurer 🏔
      • 11-DAY STREAK
      This is such a hard one. I drive alot, much more than just daily work. I road trip travel ALOT and I honestly do not want to give it up. Traveling and falling in love with the beautiful landscapes is what makes me want to be sustainable. Maybe one day I can afford to a greener vehicle, but for now I feel pretty stuck in being able to reduce emissions through travel. I think you're on the right track by trying to focus on making sure your house is as efficient as it can be!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    What sustainable product did you purchase, and how does it align with your values?

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    Rikki Landry 4/24/2025 2:44 PM
    • Adventurer 🏔
    • 11-DAY STREAK
    I am trying to grow luffa to make my own dish scrubbies, but they take 9 months to grow and unfortunately I need to wash dishes now. I bought two types to try, a wooden/bamboo brush, and a pad with burlap as the scrub surface. Both are compostable when they are scrubbed out! One day it'll be sponges from home grown luffa!

    • Linzi Lee-Blodgett's avatar
      Linzi Lee-Blodgett 4/28/2025 9:27 AM
      • TEAM CAPTAIN
      • 14-DAY STREAK
      Wow! I really enjoy you sharing all the progress you are making, Rikki! Keep it up!