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

2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

River Falls Sustainability Community Group 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 MacBride 10/28/2020 4:35 PM

I probably bit off more than I should have while dealing with a family health situation but what I appreciated most was focusing on eating more healthy. I'm planning on continuing that habit from now on.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

What did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?

Darlene MacBride 10/26/2020 12:02 PM

I learned how black voters have been disenfranchised from voting and still continues to this day. Disenfranchisement of voters is not sustainable to our democracy and the US could end up an autocracy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Community Host a Watch Party

What did you learn about in the documentary you watched? How did it make you feel?

Mark Klapatch 10/15/2020 8:33 AM

Film: The Story of Plastic

I learned quite a bit more about the plastic manufacturing process and how that contributes to Climate Disruption as well as the issues it creates for disposal. The film motivated me to reduce my plastic use even more.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Compost Food Waste

New to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?

Kiana Johnson 10/13/2020 10:58 AM

I ate an apple for breakfast and I am composting the core at my apartment in our little compost container outside.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Choose Two-Sided Printing

Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?

Kiana Johnson 10/13/2020 10:58 AM

I am printing off a bunch of paper for class and I am selecting print double sided to reduce paper waste.

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