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?

Jeanette Poole 4/30/2021 8:24 AM

So, while living up in the mountains and working from home, my daily walking challenge was a bit limited, from 10" inches of snow at random times throughout the month and other times wet/muddy, I have tried to do the best effort with this. Though I have been able to really try to tune out of technology while eating my meals and along the way have learned a few extra globally friendly ways to decrease my carbon footprint. I have also ordered my windows to finish up my task there and found some LED lighting which is easing on my eyes. Great way to really rethink how I live my day to day.

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Maggie Ugelstad 4/27/2021 12:48 PM

I just joined and am happy to learn more about climate change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?

Maggie Ugelstad 4/27/2021 12:47 PM

Locally we can conserve water, as we live in a desert and expend energy to pump in water. Globally we can reduce plastic waste and overfishing. I commit to using grey water to nourish my garden.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal Products

Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?

Maggie Ugelstad 4/27/2021 12:45 PM

Eating more meat emits more methane into the environment, which affects everybody.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Composting

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?

Maggie Ugelstad 4/27/2021 12:45 PM

The energy and water that it takes to grow food makes me want to decrease my food waste. I've already started a worm bin in my garden.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Calculate My Carbon Footprint

What stood out to you most about your carbon footprint? What surprised you or sparked curiosity? Where can you take most immediate action?

Maggie Ugelstad 4/27/2021 12:43 PM

I can eat less meat in order to maintain a lower carbon footprint.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Conduct Virtual Meetings

How can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?

Maggie Ugelstad 4/27/2021 12:33 PM

We can hold our virtual meetings during times inclusive for other time zones or post recordings. This will help our virtual meetings keep positive company culture.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience Tend A Garden

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

Maggie Ugelstad 4/27/2021 12:32 PM

I planted basil seeds today. I have a hummingbird feeder on my outdoor patio and the hummingbirds fly over my head while gardening. I am amazed by these beautiful creatures each time.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
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?

Maggie Ugelstad 4/27/2021 12:31 PM

I walked on a local college campus. It was an easy walk due to the paths available on the campus.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings Upgrade My Windows

How does improving your home's (or office's) energy efficiency help you better live out your values?

Jeanette Poole 4/22/2021 12:38 PM

Upgrading my windows and doors not only helps save cost on heating my home, but helps create insulation to keep warm in and cold out. Creating a lesser of a footprint is key here, so using my limited electricity for heating, having improved windows will help achieve longer lasting results.

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