Earth Month Ecochallenge 2023: Sustainable Development Goals

April 1 - April 30, 2023

Woodard & Curran: Team Air Feed

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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

What ecological or xeriscape landscaping practices do you have? How has your landscape changed from these practices?
Mark Skowron 4/29/2023 12:45 PM
Xeriscaping: using decorative gravel around my plants and shrubs to conserve water.

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Mark Skowron 4/29/2023 11:42 AM
Planting 3 more pollinators (Hibiscus)

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Mark Skowron 4/29/2023 9:56 AM
After watching some Youtube videos, I opted for the Ecobee Premium in part because it also includes air quality monitoring and works with Siri and Alexa.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for programmable ones will positively impact your life?
Mark Skowron 4/29/2023 9:00 AM
This action will prove to be win-win by lowering my bills and reducing my carbon footprint. I'm looking forward to the added convenience of being able to use my phone application remotely.

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Mark Skowron 4/29/2023 8:51 AM
Today's stretch of road had plenty of debris.
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Too many cigarette butts!!
Also frustrating when the lawn mowers chop the trash into smaller pieces!

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Mark Skowron 4/29/2023 8:48 AM
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Mark Skowron 4/23/2023 10:18 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

Why is it important to take care of pollinators? Do you have a favorite pollinator?
Mark Skowron 4/22/2023 9:32 AM
Pollinators are essential for most flowering plants, many food crops and support the food and habitat of animals.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

What was the most interesting thing you learned from analyzing your utility bill? What are some ways you can save energy and water?
Mark Skowron 4/21/2023 6:46 AM
I turned-on my water sprinklers during a drought period. After analyzing my water bill, my monthly costs doubled!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

Why is art an important way for you to express sustainability values?
Mark Skowron 4/21/2023 6:18 AM
Capturing the beauty of this planet inspires me to be an agent of change.

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