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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?


  • Diane Olson's avatar
    Diane Olson 4/29/2021 10:48 AM
    Continuing to expand my knowledge and awareness towards recycling. Recognizing the overuse of plastic and exploring ways to reduce my reliance on plastic!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Learn about Biochar
    Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?

    Diane Olson's avatar
    Diane Olson 4/19/2021 2:41 PM
    I learned Biochar can increase nutrient and water retention in our soil

  • Lorelle Benetti's avatar
    Lorelle Benetti 4/08/2021 1:01 PM
    I enjoyed the earth month ecochallenge last year and am glad we're doing it again this year.  
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat Mindfully
    Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?

    Diane Olson's avatar
    Diane Olson 4/06/2021 6:49 AM
    Set goal of one mindful meal/day- focus on the food, not electronic distractions.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry Recycle Everything I Can
    How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

    Diane Olson's avatar
    Diane Olson 4/06/2021 6:41 AM
    Continue to explore ways to reduce consumption of plastics.
    Recycle plastic grocery bags- bring to the store, Target or other receiving areas.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

    Lorrie Blanchfield's avatar
    Lorrie Blanchfield 3/31/2021 12:42 PM
    I tend to push the envelope on the best by date but depending on what it is, follow use by date pretty closely.  Learning more may help me waste less protein rich food.