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

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.
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?

Bonnie Gradner 10/25/2018 5:56 AM

I learned that helping people is so easy. There are a lot of things that present themselves everyday. I was not as successful in a reusable mug. I'd set it out in a variety of places, but usually left without it. I found some pretty fantastic reusable bags, so they stay in my car and are becoming more of a habit to grab and take with me. Over all this was a great eye opening experience. It's funny how much we miss just in normal day to day things. I plan to continue my journey of making an impact where I can!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Healthy Sleep

Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?

Dzmitry Perr 10/25/2018 5:49 AM

I feel that extra half hour does not necessarily add to my sleep, but starting my sleep routine helps more. So while I will be starting to get ready for bed earlier, my total sleep hours will stay unchanged.

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Mercedes Salles 10/24/2018 3:30 PM

It's the final dayyyy!!!!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Track my Purchases

What have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?

Dzmitry Perr 10/24/2018 5:19 AM

I spend more money with a credit card, than a debit card. I tend to overspend on food and recreational activities. I will finish tracking my finances for the rest of the month of October to get a clear snapshot of my financial spending habits.

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Holly Smith 10/23/2018 10:17 PM

Ack! I think i may have accidentally clickes completed for my 5 min shower today despite failing. I will make up for it by completing a 5 min shower and not marking it here. Sorry

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Holly Smith 10/23/2018 10:13 PM

Ok. My 5 min shower dodnt work out today, but ive made so many improvements that im still proud!

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Holly Smith 10/23/2018 9:56 PM

One of my daily challenges has been to get extra sleep. I've been having sleep issues so i decided to tackle it by heading into my bedroom 1 hr early each night. By the time i was actually ready to sleep it was 30mins before i would normally have gone to bed. This has almost become a habit that i dont have to think about now!

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Katherine Carr 10/23/2018 2:36 PM

While I haven't met any of my local farmers yet, I did get to connect with a woman who raises cattle locally. Folks can purchase a share of an animal and receive meat and bones when they slaughter. They also let you come visit and meet the animals, which I think will be an important piece of showing our daughter the full food system and letting her make an informed decision about whether or not she chooses to eat meat and, if so, where she sources it.

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- Marianne Greco 10/23/2018 2:59 PM
  MEET YOUR MEAT !
  This challenge has really exposed the blindness of my actions as they relate to my espoused values. If I were to meet the animal, I would probably not be able to eat it! Not everyone feels this way, but when facing the reality of my food choice, it seems that avoiding the animal in order to be comfortable continuing to eat meat is intellectually dishonest for me. I take this challenge to heart and commit to do some or all of the following:
  1. reduce meat consumption to about 8 ounces per week.
  2. buy only from local farms that humanely raised and naturally pasture their animals.
  3. advocate for humane treatment of farm animals
  4. If I were to "meet the meat," as Katherine suggests, my relationship with meat animals would become honest and intrinsic, rather than conflicted and hypocritical. This is a tricky one - it might make me a vegetarian!
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Meet My Local Farmers

When you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?

Katherine Carr 10/23/2018 2:34 PM

Knowing who produces your food gives you a personal connection and a sense of personal responsibility. It also creates a sense of gratitude and respect for the hard work and energy that goes into our food production, and allows us to have a better perspective when we're thinking about policies and community decisions that affect our food systems and our farmers.

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Jenn Donehey 10/22/2018 6:08 PM

I got to the grocery store this weekend so I was able to make my lunches for the week. It saves so much money and is so, much healthier! I think out of all the changes I've made due to this challenge, this one is going to be the biggest change that hopefully sticks!

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