Carol Price
10/15/2018 5:49 AM
$1,500 could be used on a vacation or home updates, or to pay additional monies towards a mortgage or car payment.
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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 QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
$1,500 could be used on a vacation or home updates, or to pay additional monies towards a mortgage or car payment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Heidi Odegaard 10/08/2018 11:32 AMWe purchased a Nest Thermostat. The auto set is on Eco so the thermostat make the best choice for reducing electricity usage. Our goal is to be in the top 25 % of our zip code each month. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
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Jessie Jack 10/04/2018 7:24 AMSo far this challenge is going great. I hope everyone is enjoying it. -
Cinthia Shireman 10/03/2018 5:53 PMStarting strong and determined to see it through. -
Cinthia Shireman 10/03/2018 5:52 PMMy coworker and I carried all of our waste for a day. Including recyclables. It was a challenge because we are in the habit of just tossing. We had to do some dumpster diving to make sure we were fully committed to this challenge!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Go for a Daily WalkFresh air and movement are good for our entire being and can help us think more clearly and creatively. How does taking a walk each day affect yourself and/or your work?
Cassie Brown 10/03/2018 10:55 AMComing back to work after a refreshing lunch walk makes the afternoon feel fresh and inviting. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Wade Rudolph 10/03/2018 10:41 AMOn Monday night I continued by study of Ecclesiastes and reflected on how "the best a man can do is to be happy in his work".
On Tuesday night I continued my study of Ecclesiastes and reflected on how meaningless the accumulation of wealth is. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Wade Rudolph 10/03/2018 10:37 AMI volunteered last night with the Octoberfest Grenideers for 3 hours Monday night in taking down the northside fest grounds at the conclusion of the event.
Last night My wife and I volunteered to support the City of La Crosse at an event for the visiting dignitaries from Germany. -
Heidi Odegaard 10/03/2018 8:52 AM
