Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

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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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Angela Connell 4/28/2023 11:25 AM
I am less afraid of taking a bus due to using it during rodeo season. I trust they will get me where I need to be.

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- Katie Shonk 4/29/2023 1:12 PM
  I think one of my kids' favorite experiences during last spring break was public transit in Chicago. They flipped when the subway we were on turned into an El :)
  
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Angela Connell 4/28/2023 7:21 AM
I have really enjoyed putting my time outside towards my garden! I have watched my tomatoes flourish. I have added bell peppers and jalapenos to the mix.

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- Katie Shonk 4/28/2023 10:54 AM
  I'm jealous of your warm weather! We still had frost advisories this past weekend. What are you doing with your veggies?
  
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- Angela Connell 4/28/2023 11:04 AM
  We don't have enough to cook with so I eat them as I pull them.
  
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Learoysha Henry 4/27/2023 11:24 AM
What Eco-friendly activities have you done?

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Rachel Miranda 4/25/2023 3:29 PM
As Earth Month EcoChallenge draws to a close, I would like to express my gratitude to all participants for taking part and encourage you to keep sharing your sustainability goals and the new habits you have formed during this challenge!

We have five more days left in April - Let's keep up the good work!

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Learoysha Henry 4/25/2023 6:53 AM
Instead of throwing my old bananas out, I made banana nut bread. It turned out really good!

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- Katie Shonk 4/25/2023 10:32 AM
  Which recipe did you use? Our office favorite has peanut butter chips in it. Recently discovered you can throw your old bananas in the freezer (peel and all) since there's a fine line between perfect-for-bread and nasty. :)
  
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- Learoysha Henry 4/25/2023 10:55 AM
  Thank you for the great advice. I'll definitely put them in the freezer for now on. This is the recipe that I used... I hope you enjoy as much as my family and I.
  
  2 large eggs, beaten
  
  1 cup mashed bananas
  
  ½ cup vegetable oil
  
  ⅓ cup buttermilk
  
  1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  
  1 ½ cups white sugar
  
  1 teaspoon baking soda
  
  ½ teaspoon salt
  
  ½ cup chopped pecans (Optional)
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What was the dish you made, and how did it turn out? What did it feel like to try a new recipe? If you can share a picture, please do!
Learoysha Henry 4/18/2023 2:44 PM
Curry potato and chickpea with grilled plantains.

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- Lisa Marriott-Smith 4/19/2023 3:54 PM
  Where’s the recipe? That sounds yummy.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What is easy for you to do when having a constructive conversation and what is challenging? What tips do you have for having a constructive conversation?
Dano Boreman 4/11/2023 4:32 PM
I try to listen with the intention of understanding what the other person is trying to convey. When you listed to understand versus listening to respond, communication goes much more smoothly.

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- Angela Connell 4/28/2023 11:24 AM
  I find myself asking people to repeat themselves to make sure I understand what they're saying. I also repeat it in the way I heard it to see if were on the same page. It's been a great tool to ensure people are being heard.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood

How do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?
Dano Boreman 4/06/2023 1:06 PM
Since June of 2022, we began recycling. We are making moves to compost and grow some of our own spices and vegetables. Starting small with hopes of doing more as we can!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What are the implications for a culture that spends most of its time inside and on screens?
Dano Boreman 4/06/2023 1:04 PM
Reduced interaction with our fellow humans which in turn reduces empathy and our ability to relate.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Ray Cook 4/04/2023 6:17 AM
Practicing mindfulness is having complete and total awareness of your thoughts, feelings, emotions, environment etc, through a gentle lens. It has brought me to a heightened awareness of doing more to protect the environment, namely by doing everything I can to create less waste and decrease my carbon footprint.

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