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?

Prenie Ordonez 5/01/2024 12:00 PM

Conservation of nature means the protection of species from extinction or harm. Love our Mother Earth

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Prenie Ordonez 5/01/2024 11:56 AM

Conservation is the practice of caring for these resources so all living things can benefit from them now and in the future.

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Parin Patel 4/30/2024 8:56 PM

The Earth is the cradle of humanity, but mankind cannot stay in the cradle forever. Life is abundant, and life is beautiful. And it's a good place that we're all in, you know, on this earth, if we take care of it.

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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?

Parin Patel 4/30/2024 8:35 PM

Keep your lights off to the extent safely possible, including exterior lights that may be on a timer. Set your thermostat to 78 degrees or higher, health permitting, and turn your air conditioner off when not at home. Move any furniture blocking vents to be sure air is flowing efficiently.

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- Shelley Pinckney 4/30/2024 9:06 PM
  
  Good advice!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air Online Energy Audit

Where did you do an energy audit (work, home, school, other) and what did you learn?

Parin Patel 4/30/2024 8:34 PM

The audit helped determine how much energy the home uses, where your home is inefficient, and which problem areas and fixes you should prioritize to save energy and improve the comfort of your home.

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- Tina Wang 4/30/2024 8:38 PM
  
  i feel like it doesnt hit us how much energy we use until we do an audit of our daily lives!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air Calculate My Carbon Impact

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?

Parin Patel 4/30/2024 8:32 PM

Driving a car is a major source of greenhouse gasses. Cutting down on the miles you drive is one of the best things you can do for reducing carbon emissions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Smart Seafood Choices

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

Parin Patel 4/30/2024 8:30 PM

Eat up to two meals per week of fish low in mercury. A meal is 6 ounces of uncooked fish for adults, or 2 ounces of uncooked fish for children under 15. All Other Individuals: Eat no more than one meal per week of fish high in mercury, including largemouth bass caught in the state.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Pick Up the Phone

What do all of us have in common, regardless of politics, race, religion, occupation, or place we live? How can finding common ground help us as a society and as a species?

Parin Patel 4/30/2024 8:30 PM

The common ground approach can bring people together during a conflict. When you focus on what you have in common, you can see eye to eye. This can help you feel more at ease with someone who doesn't agree with you. You can develop empathy for each other.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Beauty and Personal Products

What new insights did you gain about the skincare products you use? Did you reach out to advocate for refillable or recyclable packaging?

Parin Patel 4/30/2024 8:29 PM

With my wife's sensitive skin I was able to understand that products are not meant for everyone so now I am more conscious is getting skin sensitive products and ones that don't have too many chemicals.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Seek Alternative Gifts and Souvenirs

How do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?

Parin Patel 4/30/2024 8:25 PM

Overconsumption worsens climate breakdown and increases air pollution. It exhausts the planet's life support systems like the ones that provide us with fresh water, and leaves us short of materials critical to our health and quality of life.

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