Join the Drawdown EcoChallenge, presented by EcoChallenge.org

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Penn State College of Nursing Sustainability Team Feed

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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?

Darlene Clark 4/17/2019 6:12 PM

i have ridden my bike to work twice in the past week----finally!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

Darlene Clark 4/12/2019 4:42 AM

I think that sustainability using "baby steps" is the best way to elicit behavior change. Even mentioning each time we shop in the grocery store, the need to discontinue the use of plastic bags helps--if enough people keep saying it, perhaps management of the store would change their policy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Make School More Affordable

Why is it important that girls have equal access to education in order to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions?

Erin Kitt-Lewis 4/11/2019 6:26 AM

Girls need to be educated to help make educated decisions for themselves, their families, and their community. This includes decisions about sustainability.

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- Darlene Clark 4/12/2019 4:43 AM
  
  agreed. Erin---girls/women can be powerful forces, if educated, to make changes which benefit their communities in a sustainable manner.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
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?

Erin Kitt-Lewis 4/11/2019 6:24 AM

Historically, only wealthy people could afford meat. Now that meat is more accessible, we are in the habit of eating meat with every evening meal as a status of financial security.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
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?

Erin Kitt-Lewis 4/11/2019 6:19 AM

I didn't commute to UP but telecommuted instead. I got more work done in less time, while saving resources.

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Darlene Clark 4/05/2019 12:56 PM

I watched a video from Michigan on methane digestors

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Kristal Hockenberry 4/03/2019 6:17 AM

Chilly but beautiful morning for spending some time walking outside with my dog.

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Kristal Hockenberry 4/02/2019 4:26 PM

Composting at your own home is easy to do and great for your garden too!

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Darlene Clark 2/19/2019 11:46 AM

I will try to learn more about biodigesters

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