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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

Elissa Tikalsky 4/26/2021 12:36 PM

Turns out a number of my bulbs were already LED, I had forgotten I'd replaced them. And a few others were an unpleasant surprise of being the wrong size for the LED bulbs I had access to. So replaced fewer than planned but still feeling good about where I'm at!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Smart Seafood Choices

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

Ken Neitzke 4/22/2021 10:15 AM

I avoid eating local fish due to the advisories. However, I do buy seafood through Sitka Salmon Shares to support their local fisheries in their sustainable fishing practices.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

Ken Neitzke 4/16/2021 10:01 AM

I am trying to buy as much local food as possible. The first thing I look at on food packaging is where is this product being made and then what are the ingredients.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Use Muscle Power

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?

Jess Bernstein 4/07/2021 4:00 PM

I notice details in my environment the most when walking, then when biking. Public transit isn't available in my rural area, but I find driving is the most inherently mindless and creates the most distance from my environment and the present moment.

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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?

Jess Bernstein 4/07/2021 3:56 PM

I enjoy my food and companions more when I'm not distracted by my phone (or other devices).

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Transportation Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Jess Bernstein 4/07/2021 3:53 PM

I'd enjoy more unpaved walking paths—like wood chips or gravel

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Jess Bernstein 4/07/2021 3:35 PM

I'm just getting started!

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Tom Thompson 4/06/2021 12:03 PM

The Ecochallenge is a daily reminder and gentle nudge to not just do our normal good work for the earth but a little or a lot more...our kids and grandkids deserve all of our best efforts. Think about those seven generations and beyond!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience Support Local Food Systems

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?

Tom Thompson 4/02/2021 8:39 AM

My grandfather used to milk his own cows, bottle the milk, and deliver it to members of his community in SW Wisconsin (80+ years ago). It is in my blood to support local sustainable food systems!

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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?

Amber Riedesel 3/30/2021 6:17 PM

Gives me confidence to eat foods past the dates provided on labels and therefore reduce our family waste.

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