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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
    Wildlife
    How did your experience go in trying an action to Leave No Trace? Did you notice others doing the same, or not? From a perspective of having empathy for others, why might people not adhere to the Leave No Trace principles?

    Ewan Goddard's avatar
    Ewan Goddard 4/30/2025 6:05 PM
    • ORG CAPTAIN
    Hiking in Sedona on the weekend and it was encouraging to see no litter on the trails whatsoever! Everyone respected the signs and didn't go off trail or leave their belongings. Really wonderful.

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    Ewan Goddard 4/30/2025 6:03 PM
    • ORG CAPTAIN
    Wrapping up another Earth month, feeling grateful for the participation of my colleagues and all that I've learned from ecochallenge.
  • 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?

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    Ewan Goddard 4/30/2025 6:01 PM
    • ORG CAPTAIN
    I've almost eliminated all waste cooking meals by not peeling potatoes, using the stems of broccoli, always cooking the right amount or eating the next day as leftovers. However, I noticed in this exercise that I still throw away a lot of condiments, sauces, preserves, etc. I buy a large container for one specific use and it then sits in the fridge until moldy and gets tossed.

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    Cheyenne Ward 4/24/2025 1:51 PM
    Found a new gym today with a pool and started a membership as a tool to relieve some stress!

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      Adrain Paul 4/24/2025 2:09 PM
      • Earth Advocate 📣
      • 18-DAY STREAK
      That sounds like a fantastic way to relieve stress! 🏊‍♂️ Joining a gym with a pool offers a great mix of exercise and relaxation. Swimming is not only a great workout but also a wonderful way to unwind. Enjoy your new membership and the refreshing swims!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Sustainable Innovation
    Share any ideas you might have to reduce Voya's operational impacts to the environment

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    Ewan Goddard 4/24/2025 8:14 AM
    • ORG CAPTAIN
    I could learn more advanced collaboration tools on teams and otherwise to reduce the need for travel within my team.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land, Water, and Air
    What did you learn about forest-friendly foods? What sustainable food choices will you commit to making, and why are they important to you?

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    Ewan Goddard 4/23/2025 9:34 AM
    • ORG CAPTAIN
    I learned that searching for rainforest alliance coffee can make a strong impact, and searching labels for all the identifiers of palm oil ingredients and choosing alternatives that don't use palm oil is another great way to reduce deforestation and save the orangutans!

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    Ewan Goddard 4/22/2025 6:31 AM
    • ORG CAPTAIN
    Cleanup extravaganza with our great partners at Mississippi Park Connection