Create more environmental + social good. Join the People's Ecochallenge!

2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

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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?

Sabrina Marter 10/26/2020 10:51 AM

Gratitude is easier than I had expected. I guess I was already doing this but not necessarily with writing it down. The new website to research seafood choices has been great. I have always struggled with making good choices for that. Seafood industry is not part of my knowledge base but I am changing that now. The self compassion is still a bit illusive. I have read over some articles, tried some meditations and other practices and nothing really sticks yet. That will likely be the hardest to stick with once the challenge is done.

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Warren L McClane 10/22/2020 10:29 AM

Its not about showing others what you are doing, its just about doing it. Just do it!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?

Maxwell Hale 10/20/2020 7:52 AM

In the summer due to availability I sometimes have to go up to 14 day without a shower. I do not have to do that now and im sure my family appreciates the fact i shower after workouts. as weird as it sounds going in with a plan and a routine has shortened my time to about 3 minutes

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Do Nature Activities

What did you observe while spending time outside -- through sight, sound, smell and/or touch?

Maxwell Hale 10/20/2020 7:49 AM

I have been enjoying doing toddler led nature hikes and focusing in on what has kept the attention of my toddler. kids have a different way they view the world then adults and seem to appreciate the little things

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Exercise Daily

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?

Maxwell Hale 10/20/2020 7:47 AM

When the weather is permitting or i have the proper weather gear taking my physical activity outside not only allows me to breathe better but i can be around nature while i workout

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Community Raise Money For a Nonprofit

How do/can Ecochallenge.org programs help you develop a stronger sense of community?

Catherine Holsapple 10/18/2020 11:38 PM

I am humbled to share the good news that EcoChallenge is setting positive goals as well as educating youth across the world about the situations we face in helping this world assess its own sustainability patterns.

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Nolan Jay Ludiker 10/18/2020 9:55 PM

Great! I love being able to connect with others making a difference through personal change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water 5-Minute Showers

Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?

Nolan Jay Ludiker 10/18/2020 9:54 PM

industrial pollution, agriculture run-off, automotive pollution,litter, and chemical disposal.

Educating others, and making sure you dispose of chemicals, trash help. Also supporting eco-friendly businesses.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Practice Loving-Kindness Meditation

How can practicing Loving-Kindness Meditation be helpful to the health of the environment?

Nolan Jay Ludiker 10/18/2020 9:51 PM

Practicing love/kindness mindfulness meditation can in turn allow you to be mindful and loving towards the environment. When you feel loved yourself it's easier to give love towards the world.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Choose Organic Ingredients

Many people say that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” How would you respond to that statement?

Nolan Jay Ludiker 10/18/2020 9:47 PM

Organic food is the best way to feed the world and lt limits the amount of food going to livestock and to waste by eating less processed food.

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