Earth Month Ecochallenge: Drawdown

April 1 - April 30, 2021

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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?

Steve Anticona 4/22/2021 1:07 PM

I am taking advantage of the many virtual workshops and panels hosted by my school and other organizations

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

Stephanie Del Rosario 4/21/2021 5:07 PM

I think finding a hobby you really enjoy like gardening, music, or journaling are great alternatives to buying more things. It can be difficult because it seems like we're surrounded by ads all the time but I think it's important to practice things that bring you real joy.

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Stephanie Del Rosario 4/21/2021 11:04 AM

Woo hoo we're planting 10 coast live oak trees around campus today! The leaves are dark green, oval with sharp fibers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Keep Track of Wasted Food

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. How would you rather use this money?

Michael Lotito 4/20/2021 8:25 AM

I compost food prep scraps and rarely throw away food.

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Stephanie Del Rosario 4/18/2021 11:09 AM

We're halfway through April and I'm enjoy the spring time weather.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Tend A Garden

Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

Jase Oesterblad 4/15/2021 3:33 PM

The first time I visited Yosemite NP! It is so much more amazing than I ever dreamed it could be, and it truly makes you think about how amazing and powerful nature is to have created such a beautiful and profound space. I will never forget how I felt seeing it for the first time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Tend A Garden

Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

Stephanie Del Rosario 4/15/2021 3:01 PM

My poppies and nasturiums flowers sprouted today. Can't wait until they flower.

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Stephanie Del Rosario 4/15/2021 2:59 PM

We're halfway into Earth Month and I continue learning something new every day! Did you know silken tofu can be used as an egg substitute? So cool!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Buy Bamboo

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?

Jase Oesterblad 4/14/2021 9:26 AM

There are some bamboo alternatives available for certain products. For example, I recently needed a new cutting board and hair brush, instead of purchasing plastic I found a bamboo cutting board and a bamboo hair brush!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions Advocate for Forest Protection

Higher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?

Stephanie Del Rosario 4/07/2021 11:32 AM

Today I'm learning more about deforestation and anti-logging laws. Excited to plant more tree around campus this Spring! #TEAMTREES

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