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?

Lorena Ramirez 5/08/2024 4:30 PM

My little humans and the youth are the reason why I chose to accept the challenge and make small everyday changes that will leave a mark on them for a lifetime. My mother always taught us to recycle and donate reusable items growing up so that has always stayed with me and I know what I do today will improve the world for the next generation!

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Mary Kaminski 5/01/2024 3:28 PM

I learned to try to be eco conscious throughout the year and small contributions can make a big difference.

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- Dhandapani Janarthanan 5/01/2024 5:30 PM
  
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Colen Nguyen 5/01/2024 3:45 AM

Another successful clean-up ♻️

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Use a Reusable Water Bottle

What did you learn about the amount of plastic we consume and what actions will you take to reduce your use of plastic?

Keiko Shimada 4/30/2024 4:47 PM

We never buy a water in a bottle. My family keeps a large water filter dispenser at home. Take the water to school/ work in a thermos bottle. We try to buy refillable products for household items.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Keiko Shimada 4/30/2024 4:36 PM

I always look for at least one trash when I have a morning run on the trail every day.

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Sherri Landmark 4/30/2024 12:10 PM

I took the opportunity provided by this challenge to learn about what the national organization, Ducks Unlimited, is doing in my state. I read several fliers, newsletters, and publications and now know that it's much more than just improving the duck population in the Prairie Potholes region. Ducks Unlimited is working toward grassland restoration in my state which helps with upland birds and animals as well as waterfowl and also helps with pollution and erosion.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife Use Reusable Bags

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

Sherri Landmark 4/30/2024 12:06 PM

"...not even produce bags." This got me thinking. Why do we have to put our fruit in produce bags? Bananas are self-contained; there is no need for bagging. What else can we do without? It takes planning but can be done.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests 30 for 30 in Nature

What have you noticed about how it feels to spend consistent time outside?

Ginger Lawson 4/30/2024 10:44 AM

Being outside more, seeing the green grass, the blooming flowers, watching the birds visit my birdfeeder are just a few things that I have absolutely enjoyed about spending more time outside. This has also encouraged me to pick up my love of taking care of flower gardens and potted plants.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans Cooking Oil Disposal

Did anything about this action surprise you? Do you use more or less oil than you thought?

Ginger Lawson 4/30/2024 10:43 AM

I use more cooking oil that I really realized. In paying attention to this habit, I have begun more baking and air frying without the use of oil.

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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?

Ginger Lawson 4/30/2024 10:42 AM

I honestly thought that handwashing my dishes was less wasteful than using a dishwasher. It takes less time to load the dishwasher than it does to stand at the sink and wash. I will be loading the dishwasher going forward and only handwashing when absolutely unavoidable.

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