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Welcome to 2018 People's Ecochallenge!

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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.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
    Ian Stude's avatar
    Ian Stude 10/24/2018 9:21 AM
    Industry leads culture through marketing. Alternatives to meat are difficult to find and socially less acceptable. The best appeal to shift these patterns is through appeals to self-interest rather than social good or social norming. 
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    Chrissy Bynum 10/24/2018 7:42 AM
    Today is the last day of the Challenge, lets continue to make a difference.  Lets all be mindful!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Use an Energy Meter
    How can you make your home more energy efficient?
    Pam Neild's avatar
    Pam Neild 10/23/2018 9:32 AM
    I'm now leaving my small kitchen appliances unplugged when not in use. That was easy. The tougher energy hog is the TV set up. Between the TV, router, Apple TV box, etc. it's alot of wires. Has anyone successfully found a smart plug to manage this and does the TV have to "reboot" every time you turn it back on? Thanks team! 
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    Chrissy Bynum 10/23/2018 7:38 AM
    We are down to the wire.  We all can do our part....start today!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Personal Waste Audit
    Why is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
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    kalise rucker 10/19/2018 11:10 AM
    It's so difficult to understand the impact because we send our problems away! Out of sight, out of mind. I feel strongly that I would like to make the most minimal impact I can.
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    Pam Neild 10/17/2018 9:07 AM
    The weather is perfect for improving my local bus stop. My daughter and I will get out there before the end of the week. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex agrarian transition to modern food systems?
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    Chrissy Bynum 10/16/2018 8:10 AM

    As a local community we will know what is in our food and what foods and how much is needed vs big corporations trying to drive the consumer to what they believe the consumer wants and needs. This mentally is not for the common good but to line the Big Corporations pockets. 
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    Chrissy Bynum 10/16/2018 8:04 AM
    I'm hoping I win one of the glass straws.  I haven't tried one yet.  I use metal straws and have been for a couple years now.  I also have a couple of silicone straws but no glass ones.  Does anyone out there use the glass straws?  Do you like them?  Do they break easily?
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    Chrissy Bynum 10/15/2018 12:54 PM
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    Chrissy Bynum 10/15/2018 7:34 AM
    Just wanted to encourage everyone to at least try one of the challenges.  Small changes turn into great impact within time.  So I challenge you to take the plunge... 
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