Jake Larson
1/08/2025 5:22 PM
Water power such as dams and showering. I can take shorter showers to reduce how much water i use.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Whole Food LifestyleMichael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
Jake Larson 1/08/2025 5:21 PMI really do agree with this. I think eating whole organic foods is better for us and our environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
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Kaylee Patrenets 11/05/2024 8:58 AMThe campus ecochallenge is going well for me! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Kaylee Patrenets 10/28/2024 2:05 PMI prefer bottled water in a water bottle, but knowing that I'm helping the environment keeps me going.-
Alex Matthews 10/28/2024 2:22 PMThat's awesome! Keep up the good work.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater 5-Minute ShowersName 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?
Kaylee Patrenets 10/28/2024 2:04 PMUse less water as well as not littering, because it can blow into water streams. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Kaeli Mannetter 10/24/2024 3:40 PMIt helps me realize how many things I appreciate in my life how much I have access to. It is an easy thing to forget. Not just friends and family, but also food, home, etc. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Kaylee Patrenets 10/20/2024 6:51 PMUsually, I tend to use 2-3 straws a day because I don't like drinking out of cups that don't have straws but I started using a reusable straw that I can carry around and reuse consistently. -
Olivia Foss 10/18/2024 4:49 PMToday I volunteered at the Coulee Humane Society doing a Doggy Day Out with Rocco! We went on a long walk, met some friends, and got a pup cup. My hope was to relieve stress for myself, but especially Rocco. Such a great way for me to give back to the community and help others.-
Samantha G 10/19/2024 3:35 PMExercise and dogs - sounds like a winning combination! Volunteering is good food for the soul :)
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