Zoe Cariveau
12/05/2023 2:36 AM
Report it immediately instead of waiting and wasting water
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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?
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Zoe Cariveau 12/05/2023 2:37 AMTo know I am helping the environment even if it just small things -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Fix Leaky FaucetsFixing leaky faucets is one of the tasks that we can easily put off until later. Good job on completing this action! How will you use the momentum from completing this action to increase your water efficiency in other ways?
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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?
Mia McCutcheon 12/04/2023 2:05 PMI usually dont take long showers, 10 minutes max so I set a timer to make sure that I did not go over 5 minutes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Tend a GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Mia McCutcheon 12/04/2023 2:02 PMToday I worked with my landlord on her garden, planting some new native hawaiian plants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth More Fruits and VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 10:57 PMEating more veggies helps the planet and with everything it does for it-
Daylyn Reese 12/01/2023 11:23 AMEating less meat positively affects the environment because livestock, cows especially, are a large source of carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, livestock manure, especially chicken, is a major source of water contamination.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Less Screen TimeWhat did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 10:41 PMIt wasn’t hard to get myself to do other things than be in my phone for me it gave me real motivation to get stuff done -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:48 PMThis challenge has created a sense of purpose for what I am doing! I am actually helping the environment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:43 PMYou can use solar power, it is the best way to use solar and it’s eco friendly. You can also use natural light to light your house during the day -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:42 PMFor starters you can stop leaving the lights on when you leave a room. You can also turn the thermostat off when you leave for a weekend -
Jocelyn Stara 11/30/2023 7:41 PMI googled about where our food comes from today and it was very fascinating