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

2018 People's Ecochallenge

October 3 - October 24, 2018

Primary Producers Feed

BACK TO TEAM PAGE

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
Waste Go Paperless

Reducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

Alexandra Savage 10/12/2018 10:39 AM

I feel like using paperless billing is the easiest way to reduce waste. All I had to do is go online and press a button, and it feels like a solid accomplishment. I wish everybody would do the same.

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While 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?

Sophie LaBelle 10/11/2018 6:44 PM

This is one of the easiest ways for me to reduce my utility and reliance on single-use plastics!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

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

Sophie LaBelle 10/09/2018 7:51 PM

Devil's Lake State Park: https://www.devilslakewisconsin.com
Camped with Loyola University BGSA group from 8/7-8/8.
Hiked the East Bluff Loop and saw Devil's Doorway. The rock formations seen in this area are some of the oldest in America. ~1.7 billion years!

Read More
REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Whole Foods Diet

Michael Pollan states that "it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor." What are your thoughts on this?

Sophie LaBelle 10/09/2018 7:46 PM

I understand the importance of using healthy food choices as preventative medicine.

Read More