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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?


  • Cuauhtemoc Grajeda's avatar
    Cuauhtemoc Grajeda 4/30/2021 1:40 PM
    It almost brings me to tears knowing that although this is over, there is so much to do and that the Earth truly needs us. I am truly grateful for having been part of this competition.

  • Penni Beall's avatar
    Penni Beall 4/30/2021 10:10 AM
    It's been lots of fun doing this challenge with you all! 

  • Honey Pardue's avatar
    Honey Pardue 4/30/2021 7:15 AM
    Great - we did it! This was a fun challenge

  • Cheryl Antrim's avatar
    Cheryl Antrim 4/30/2021 5:13 AM
    This was a lot of fun this month. I also noticed that there are some high schools involved in the challenge and I think that is great. All high school/ junior highs should participate in this challenge as a part of their science classes.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Climate Resilience Plant Trees
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

    Cheryl Antrim's avatar
    Cheryl Antrim 4/30/2021 5:12 AM
    This was fun, I had my kids help me out and so it was great family time spent together as well.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
    What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

    Arun Kumar Singh's avatar
    Arun Kumar Singh 4/30/2021 4:45 AM
    Vision is what I am lacking. However, sustainable future is only possible if we act responsibly and prepare our future to live sustainable life. This would have multi-fold impact on our environment and planet earth.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Choose LED Bulbs
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

    Arun Kumar Singh's avatar
    Arun Kumar Singh 4/30/2021 4:38 AM
    At home we teach our child to use electricity efficiently. We try to minimize the usage washing machine, fans, refrigerator, monitors 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Accelerating Solutions Advocate For Greener Vehicles
    How does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?

    Yaudiel Sanchez's avatar
    Yaudiel Sanchez 4/30/2021 4:33 AM
    A hybrid will be a great choice for me and for the environment, the city I live in has different incentives to promote this.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry Reduce Single-Use Disposables
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

    Yaudiel Sanchez's avatar
    Yaudiel Sanchez 4/30/2021 4:32 AM
    I go to Starbucks a lot, so being more conscious of this is how I can start making different choices.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry Practice the 5 R's
    What are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?

    Yaudiel Sanchez's avatar
    Yaudiel Sanchez 4/30/2021 4:31 AM
    Definitely reducing waste and be more conscious about what I buy or use.