The Hartford EARTH Team

I joined the Ecochallenge because there are so many different actions an individual can take to make an impact. The Ecochallenge categories and corresponding activities provides realistic goals to reach. Many of which don't take much time. Being good to the planet, at times, can seem like a daunting task. So much to do! By keeping track of my...

I watched Footprints of War. I learned that for the last 150 years countries have been dispose of their excess ammunition including radioactive waste and chemical weapons into the oceans surrounding Europe, Asia, Australia, Northern and Central Americas. These are beginning to leak. The military in the US contributes upto 5.5% of the world's...

I watched Water Issues/Saudi Arabian Farming in Arizona. The Saudi government struck a real estate deal with the former Republican Governor Doug Doucy. This allowed a Saudi dairy company draw an unrestricted amount of water to plant alfalfa. Alfalfa a very crop thirsty plant and is illegal to grow in Saudi Arabia. They are drawing from our...

The last day of the Ecochallenge is ot the end. It is just the beginning of the renewal of my long term commitment to the enviroment

It is nice to have a connection with others that share the same purpose. Added bonus is that the side of a brook or a park is more beautiful as a result.

I've really enjoyed this! I didn't really realize how easy it was to turn some modest goals into (hopefully) habits. In addition, this challenge was just what I needed to get myself more motivated to get outside more and to pay attention to my own behaviors. So glad I joined - I wish everyone a great weekend!

I change an entire section of my backyard to mulch instead of grass to decrease amount of watering.

Unfortunately, I love all of the fruits and veggies on the dirty dozen. I have started to use these lists to grocery shop. It is forcing me to try new things. I have expanded my shopping to include Asian and Mediterranean grocery stores for new types of produce once a month. Now, that has be fun!!

I need to get solar panels. I live in Phoenix and have a flat roof. It is the perfect city with the perfect roof type. The choices are overwhelming.

I have decided to become a Climate Refugee within the next few years as soon as my children graduate from college in Arizona. Do I know where I am moving? No, just near the Great Lakes. I hate winter, so this should be fun!