Solutions for Sustainability

It’s difficult to understand vital impacts bc our culture is one of impulsiveness and not consciousness. We are not faced with the consequences of our habits and actions. It’s worth understanding how our Items are made and implementing more awareness and distinctions between wants and needs.

Went on vacation in the middle of this but tried to start and finish strong. Good job team!

I really enjoy going on video for my Teams meetings. I've met everyone virtually, so getting to know someone not just by their voice but also their face really helps in order to Earn trust within the team.

Federal & state incentives, less maintenance costs, fuel efficiency, but mostly - 50% less emissions!!

Instead of listening to respond, we need to listen where we're truly hearing and affirming the other person before jumping right into our tidbit to add. I observe myself doing this, unfortunately, so it's key to be mindful of the way you're listening so the other person feels supported.

Fruits available in the summer/early fall I usually miss the freshness of in the winter. Freezing apples from the farmer's market that are at peak quality right now are a great opportunity to experience those flavors later in the winter.

This challenge not only ignited my competitive side in a fun way, but was all-encompassing in terms of associating health/wellness with environmental mindfulness. In my mind, these elements go hand in hand and I'm really glad The People's Ecochallenge brought that to light.

I have really enjoyed this challenge! Walking outside and enjoying sunrises each morning has been a great way to start my day. Thanks to everyone for your participation

This has been a fun challenge.  My family now knows that they like all parts of the beet - not just the root.  We have enjoyed the leaves and stalks of the beets cooked in with all parts of the collard greens.

Spending time outside is a must for me but rarely do I spend time dwelling on the feelings of gratitude that come when I am outside.  By focusing on the gratitude - how lucky I am to live in a place with clear air and healthy streams - I have found that I feel more connected to the natural world in a deeper way and feel more stewardship over...