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?
Thanks, Woodstock Transition and Woodstock Library, for getting us started on this EcoChallenge. It's been fun, informative and inspirational! It feels as though I've formed and/or enhanced some good eco habits during the 21 days.
I have no idea how to pursue some of these goals. How do I make micro loans? How do I become a master recycler? Goals are very nice but not much use without pointers toward information.
Hi Judith, Each action has a Learn More button with links to more information and resources. Click on the button. For micro loans, in addition to the provided links, you might want to take a look at GrameenAmerica.org Let us know if that helps. Caroline
The Drawdown book edited by Paul Hawken provides an excellent start, and one can find a great deal of additional info online. I think the EcoChallenge program does a good job inspiring us . . . and that it's up to us to get creative in how we meet our goals. If you're free on Saturday, April 20th, please join the Woodstock Environmental Commission and partners on the Woodstock Village Green between 10 and 2 for an Earth Day celebration. We'll have lots of eco info available. Woodstock NY Transition, founders of the Woodstock NY Community (EcoChallenge) Team, will host a table. Other participants will include the Woodstock Land Conservancy, Solar Generation, Solar Universe, Hudson Valley Farm, Catskill Mountainkeeper, Fox Farm Apiaries, the Woodstock Tree Committee, Overlook Bicycles, Romeo Chevy (2019 Bolt) and Kingston Nissan (2019 Leaf). There will also be advocates for plant-based diets, pollinator conservation and more. Hope to see you there!
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?
The low price of meat, whose production externalizes costs, pollutes, and horrifically mistreats animals is one contributor. This factor combined with the relative wealth of North Americans goes a long way toward explaining the ranking at the top of the list of meat eating.
Welcome to the Woodstock NY Community Team! Join us on Thursday, March 14th at 7pm, at the Woodstock Community Center to learn more about Project Drawdown and the Drawdown EcoChallenge. For more info: WoodstockNYTransition.org or stop by the Woodstock Library.
