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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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn More about Food Apartheid

What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?

Faith Curammeng 10/28/2020 8:22 PM

A community with a lack of nutritious food options will often struggle with health issues. Access to fresh produce and whole foods should be for everyone in the community, and not just for those who live in well-to-do neighborhoods. Nutritious food impact a child's live immensely.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Support Local Pollinators

Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

Gina Dowd 10/28/2020 6:33 PM

Pollinators are part of nature and have a purpose in our ecosystem. We need their help pollinating much of the fruits and vegetables we eat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Plant an Herb Garden

Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

Gina Dowd 10/28/2020 6:29 PM

I use a combination of gardening spaces: garden in the backyard, some herbs inside and some in a pot in the front yard. My newest plant (thanks to the ecochallenge!) is a potted Bay Laurel. I'm keeping it in for the winter and look forward to using the bay leaves in cooking.

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Faith Curammeng 10/28/2020 5:46 PM

I enjoyed this year's Ecochallenge. I will be able to take what I've started in the past 3 weeks and continue on this path of wellness for my body and for the earth. I'm glad to have gone on this journey with you all!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Know My Health

How do you deal with the physical and emotional stress of the big problems we face? How can you help others cope?

Gina Dowd 10/28/2020 5:14 PM

I'm finding peace in routine and working on improving my health. So many things are out of our control right now. It helps to focus on what I can control.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go Get a Check Up

How do you practice self care?

Gina Dowd 10/28/2020 5:09 PM

I practice self care with meditation, exercise, and healthy food.

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Joan Masters 10/28/2020 12:20 PM

I took the shortest shower yet today for the last day! Felt great.

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Jade Menchaca 10/28/2020 10:50 AM

Last day of the EcoChallenge! I'm finishing up all my goals today and making sure I'm answering my reflection questions. Keep earning those points!!

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Steph Fregosi 10/28/2020 10:45 AM

It's important to recognize that there are multiple indicators of health. Weight isn't the only one. I can weigh the same and have the same amount of muscle and fat and still be in poorer shape than I was pre-quarantine. I'm working at taking longer and longer walks at least three times a week. That seems to be far more important to my physical and mental health than giving up sugar.

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Farid Kayali 10/28/2020 9:38 AM

Go Ecopanthers! We made it!

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