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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    Why is it often difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places?

    Samantha G's avatar
    Samantha G 10/23/2025 10:19 AM
    I think it has to do with the NIMBY or "out of sight, out of mind" logic. We don't consciously think about what goes into our purchase, especially if we're shopping online. We hit the "checkout" button, and then wait for it to show up at our door, but we don't think about the in-between, or even the before and after.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    Consider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What changes did you make to improve your sleep, and how did they affect your day?

    Susan G's avatar
    Susan G 10/22/2025 9:15 PM
    This action has been a difficult one for me to meet consistently, I go to bed too late and get up too early. What does help me go to sleep better though is turning off my screen at least 30 minutes before bedtime, dimming the lights, lowering the temperature in the bedroom and reading a good book!

  • Susan G's avatar
    Susan G 10/22/2025 9:06 PM
    We're getting close to the end of this great challenge....I'm just trying to get caught up on some of my actions and reflections!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    What are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?

    Susan G's avatar
    Susan G 10/22/2025 9:03 PM
    I've started unplugging alot more small things when they aren't in use such as the kettle, electric toothbrush, USB chargers and other small appliances and electronics. According to BC Hydro, these "energy vampires" can account for 10% of your hydro bill when plugged in all the time even when turned off!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How did exercising each day impact your physical or mental well-being? What activity did you enjoy most, and why?

    Susan G's avatar
    Susan G 10/22/2025 8:48 PM
    For me, daily exercise helps reduce stress, keeps the weight off and makes my clothes feel like they fit better. I love lifting weights, but also enjoy yoga for the stretching and relaxation!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    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?

    Susan G's avatar
    Susan G 10/22/2025 8:42 PM
    I've been composting for years and the change I've noticed is since my municipality has introduced weekly curbside compost collection, no food goes into the garbage. The food I used to throw out (meats and fish waste) can now go in the curbside compost bin. To avoid a stinky compost bin, we freeze the meat/fish waste in a paper bag and put it in the bin on collection day. Our compost is used to fertilize our vegetable gardens.

  • Alex Matthews's avatar
    Alex Matthews 10/19/2025 5:18 PM
    Ready to get back on track!

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    Alex Matthews 10/18/2025 12:39 PM
    Had a bit of a down few days but I’m back up and ready to do better.

  • Susan G's avatar
    Susan G 10/17/2025 2:42 PM
    Over halfway through the challenge and I'm meeting most of my daily actions with the exception of getting enough sleep (only meeting this one on weekends 🫢) and decluttering my space (only once!).

  • Wendy Fajloun's avatar
    Wendy Fajloun 10/15/2025 11:32 AM
    Just joined the challenge today; have some catching up to do!