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October 3 - October 24, 2018

BTech reGeneration Feed

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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?


  • Nicole Cronkhite's avatar
    Nicole Cronkhite 10/05/2018 10:47 AM
    Thursday I had meetings all day and ended up missing lunch to do my capstone teacher check-in, so I indulged in  "dinner" from Tim Hortons just before class and felt fairly guilty about it (it was like the plastic straw was staring at me the whole class). Trying not to make excuses but at the same time, it is hard to always be on the ball when we have busy lives!

  • Larissa Lisowski's avatar
    Larissa Lisowski 10/04/2018 8:58 PM
    After reviewing all of my cleaning products (most of which I did not buy myself.. they were hand-me-downs) I basically don't think any of them should be used. Generally I use vinegar and water for most things. I do use windex and that is going to be a difficult habit to break. I think i will go to the store and search for a less toxic glass cleaner.

    • Karen Aguilar's avatar
      Karen Aguilar 10/04/2018 9:18 PM
      Have you tried "Method"? It's a non-toxic plant-based product. It comes in lavender and bamboo scents. Use on counters, tile, stone, wood AND glass!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Recycle Everything I Can
    What have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?

    Nicole Cronkhite's avatar
    Nicole Cronkhite 10/04/2018 9:53 AM
    I found out interesting information like that styrofoam was not accepted, and that if you shred your papers or documents you cannot recycle them, they must be tossed in the trash. I also thought it was unfortunate that while the City of Edmonton had a fun and interactive waste game,  you could only choose from three options where to dispose of the item that popped up: either recycle, take to the eco station, or toss. There was no option for composting, and when they had a banana peel pop up, I could only drag it to the garbage. 

  • David Schmaus's avatar
    David Schmaus 9/13/2018 2:24 PM
    Welcome aboard team mates! I will keep you posted on my own activity and provide nudges along the way. I am looking forward to hearing about your acts of citizenship along the way.
    Dave