Drawdown Ecochallenge 2023

October 1 - October 31, 2023

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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 Sinks

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Ky Apple 10/24/2023 6:52 AM
Bamboo is available in some quantities in my community. You have to watch for it and sometimes be ready to spend a little more. Other sustainable alternatives would be metal, like metal straws. Even plastic can be more sustainable if it isn't single-use and can be recycled.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

What was the hardest item to reduce using or cut out that is plastic? Did you find a way to do it?
Chris McLean 10/22/2023 7:21 PM
the hardest item to reduce plastic is water bottles. I did this by just going to refill my water bottle at the water fountain to save plastic waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

After you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?
Zeke Baker 10/17/2023 8:17 AM
There are minimal changes that I can make in order to significantly impact my carbon footprint. Some changes I could work on would be the amount I travel and switching to being vegan. I could also work toward switching to more sustainable options for electricity consumption and lessening my chance of over consumption.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Zeke Baker 10/17/2023 8:07 AM
Other than the two reasons listed above most of the motivators for me to switch to an electric vehicle. Truthfully these are large factors but on top of this electric vehicles are more efficient both energy-wise and fuel-wise. So once my car is on its way out I am hoping to have enough saved up to make the switch.

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Chris McLean 10/15/2023 5:39 PM
it's really helping me build better habits on my daily routine

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- Jeanne Poirier 10/15/2023 7:23 PM
  Have to agree, it is keeping me more conscious of my choices - and I already thought I was doing good :)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Iyss Wiggins 10/12/2023 2:03 PM
I want to get more LED lights

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
Ky Apple 10/12/2023 7:51 AM
Another benefit is the health benefits. By reducing the amount you eat you are consuming fewer calories which can cause weight loss which may be beneficial to someone.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Isabella Ciancio 10/11/2023 2:28 PM
I take the time to enjoy my meal and think about where my food was sourced

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Zeke Baker 10/09/2023 1:59 PM
My diet is constantly changing due to my pickiness alongside the fact that I have dietary issues, I try to change different aspects to help with my issues.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?
Zeke Baker 10/07/2023 1:59 PM
Changing the clothes that you currently have like cutting them, adding on new features with scrap fabrics, etc. You can also mix and match different aesthetics to make a new look as well as thrifting clothes or wearing hand-me-downs.

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