Join the Drawdown EcoChallenge, presented by EcoChallenge.org

April 3 - April 24, 2019

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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
Land Use Buy Bamboo

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?

BETH KETAH 4/23/2019 2:17 PM

Bamboo alternatives are not readily available in the community where I live, however, more take-out locations are converting to compostable plastics and food containers which makes the choice to utilize sustainable resources easier. The two I can think of off hand are Taco Time and Seattle Art Museum!

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Transport Use Muscle Power

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?

Cheryl Bode 4/22/2019 10:22 AM

I love walking. It clears the mind

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Rebecca Lange 4/21/2019 3:27 PM

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Transport Conduct Virtual Meetings

How can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?

Cheryl Bode 4/19/2019 8:19 AM

discuss goals at the beginning of the meeting

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Food Composting

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?

BETH KETAH 4/19/2019 7:19 AM

Land and fertilizer waste motivates me to change my behavior regarding food waste. It motivates me because this is something that affects us as human beings and future generations to come. It also affects the animal world, bees, for example.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Online Energy Audit

What are your next steps for saving energy?

Andrew Lingbloom 4/18/2019 5:46 PM

Replace bulbs with LED's. Install EV car charger. Get quote for tankless water heater.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Andrew Lingbloom 4/18/2019 5:46 PM

Recycling is a habit. Reducing and reusing requires more conscious effort.

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Buildings and Cities Replace Manual Thermostats

How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?

Andrew Lingbloom 4/18/2019 5:45 PM

I will be warmer when I need it, and waste less when I don't.

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Food Reduce Animal Products

In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?

Andrew Lingbloom 4/18/2019 5:44 PM

Tradition is the primary reason for so much meat consumption, but in addition many people are time-poor and meat is a calorie-dense food that can be quickly and easily consumed. Our farm subsidies also favor meat (indirectly; corn!)

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Land Use Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Andrew Lingbloom 4/18/2019 5:43 PM

Looking at nature is psychologically restorative, and good for the local microclimate for cooling purposes.

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