Ashly Pinarkyil
10/17/2018 11:43 AM
What concerns me is that there is clear evidence of what is happening to the Earth, but still there are so many people who either do not believe it or do not care for it.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Ashly Pinarkyil 10/10/2018 3:17 PMI can look up articles on how to give purpose to things I have already used. -
Ashly Pinarkyil 10/07/2018 2:56 PMI love saving the earth!!!!-
Gavin Bent 10/07/2018 3:21 PMme too -
Monica Martin 10/07/2018 3:49 PMMe too!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Choose Two-Sided PrintingChoosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?
Ashly Pinarkyil 10/07/2018 2:52 PMThe University can put up signs to promote 2 sided printing! They can also make it an option to make it cheaper if it is double sided printing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
Ashly Pinarkyil 10/07/2018 2:45 PMI think plastic water bottles are used a lot more than reusable ones because they are much cheaper and accessible when people are out and about. People need to make sure they have waterbottles on hand, in their cars, and wherever they may travel. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reuseable one but it's just hard to make the switch. Think about what stands in your way of making this a habit. By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Ashly Pinarkyil 10/07/2018 2:44 PMIt feels great knowing that doing something so small as using a reusable mug can make a huge difference! My roommates and I all share our reusable mugs so that no one has to use plasticware! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Choose Organic IngredientsCan organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?
Ashly Pinarkyil 10/07/2018 2:40 PMOrganic farming has great potential to feed the world if costs can be lowered for those who may not be able to afford it. -
Ashly Pinarkyil 10/07/2018 2:38 PMMy challenges are going great! Go Green!!! -
Neha Bhargava 10/05/2018 9:22 AMThese challenges have really been helping me feel better about myself! My room is now more clean and organized and it feels great thanking my friends every day.