Join the 2018 People's Ecochallenge, presented by Ecochallenge.org

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

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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
Simplicity Needs Vs. Wants

How is creativity necessary for practicing simplicity?

Taylor Hoey 10/24/2018 5:13 PM

This was definitely a struggle...especially grocery shopping! I (mostly) resisted the urge to buy unneccesary things like cookies, and tried to stay focused on only the necessary and healthy options.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?

Taylor Hoey 10/24/2018 5:11 PM

I visited the Cylburn arboretum as my new place. It is a beautiful, however small, grounds with lovely flower gardens and trails. A nice escape from the city.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Meditate

What would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?

Taylor Hoey 10/24/2018 5:10 PM

I would like to invest more time in reflecting on gratitude and positivity. Too often, I focus on the bad and let it drag me down. I would like to meditate more with a goal of creating a healthier mindset and outlook on life.

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Bonnie Scott 10/24/2018 10:57 AM

Challenge was easy because i believed in what i did. Wish i could have chosen more things to do to bring points to my team

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Bonnie Scott 10/24/2018 10:55 AM

Challenge was easy because i believe in what i did.

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Bob Beacon 10/24/2018 8:50 AM

Learned a lot about the challenges of recycling in the US, and am hopeful that more bio-friendly packaging will be used in the future.

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Paul Phalen 10/24/2018 8:48 AM

Had fun. We made it to the end. Now keep going!

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Laurieann Phalen 10/24/2018 8:44 AM

I plan to continue with my daily actions, as well as the challenge I made to myself to (as an environmental scientist) read at least 1 new scientific article about the environment everyday. I have been posting them here, and I hope that others have benefited from them.

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- Marianne Greco 10/24/2018 9:09 AM
  
  Laurieann,
  I followed your thoughtful posts and appreciated the many articles you linked to.
  
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Laurieann Phalen 10/24/2018 8:44 AM

I plan to continue with my daily actions, as well as the challenge I made to myself to (as an environmental scientist) read at least 1 new scientific article about the environment everyday. I have been posting them here, and I hope that others have benefited from them.

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Carey Young 10/23/2018 2:46 PM

I chose the actions I did because they are habits that I can realistically integrate in my every day Life

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