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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Know My health

How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?

Jamie Greiner 10/24/2018 11:10 AM

I like to deal with stress by getting outside - taking a walk in the woods, walking my dog through the neighborhood, or sitting on my back porch. I think that being a listening ear for others, allowing them to vent is a good way to help others cope with stress.

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Jamie Greiner 10/22/2018 11:54 AM

Being more mindful while eating has made me really appreciate the food that I have to eat - to really take time to savor each bite and think about where it came from.

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Sophie Ramsey 10/16/2018 10:34 AM

today, I made an effort to go outside and be with nature by having my breakfast outside in my backyard :) it was beautiful and crisp and great sweater weather, and jumpstarted productivity for the day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Jamie Greiner 10/12/2018 11:31 AM

I think that gratitude helps us understand how much we truly need to work with other people in the world to improve our current situation. An understanding of our reliance on our community and a deep desire to be in community with others can and will make us more mindful citizens, which in turn can exert positive change.

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Jamie Greiner 10/11/2018 5:00 AM

Slowing down and being mindful has helped me examine and reorganize my life priorities.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Help Others

In your opinion, how do social inequalities diminish a strong sense of community?

Jordyn Granito 10/10/2018 5:48 AM

In order to be a community in the first place, people must rally together, support one and other, and most importantly get along.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Emily Keller 10/09/2018 4:09 PM

In light of this challenge, I have been trying to find ways to use less single-use items. Before the challenge I was already using reusable items as well. Examples of new reusable items I’m using include reusable grocery bags, reusable washable sandwich bags and reusable metal straws; I love them all!

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Emily Keller 10/08/2018 11:48 AM

My challenge is going well! Eating less meat has been the hardest challenge but completing it makes it worth it!

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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?

Emily Keller 10/08/2018 11:47 AM

Since we are a well developed country, many people have the wealth to eat meat for almost every meal. In less developed countries it is common for people to eat mainly vegetarian meals. It is hard to shift a meat centered country but the more educated people become on the topic, the less meat we will eat as a country.

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Jamie Greiner 10/08/2018 5:49 AM

I have been blessed with so many wonderful things in my life. Sometimes I take these things for granted and think that I am solely responsible for these positive outcomes, when in fact I owe so much to others. My husband, parents, siblings, family, and friends have influenced, supported, prayed for, and advised me in so many positive ways and I am truly grateful to have all of these people in my life!

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