Join the Drawdown Ecochallenge, presented by Ecochallenge.org

Solons 2023 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
Electricity Invite a friend to calculate the carbon footprint of their household

What kinds of discussions did you have, or are you hoping to have with friends about climate change?

Merrick Modun 6/02/2023 5:17 AM

I hope to talk more about dispelling the notion that individual actions won't matter in the grand scheme of things. The issue is that many people have this mentality, so there is a strong compounding effect.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Communicate With My Elected Officials

What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?

Merrick Modun 6/02/2023 5:15 AM

Climate change is here and is the single most important issue of our time. As human-caused warming continues, we will witness a cascade of environmental, social, and economic disruptions. I am inspired to act on climate issues because I don't think we are taking action quickly enough.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller Portions

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?

Merrick Modun 6/02/2023 5:13 AM

There is so much food waste in America and I imagine the effective management of smaller portions means more people will have access to food.

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Alyssa Secor 6/01/2023 9:47 AM

I took a 30 minute walk this morning

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Merrick Modun 6/01/2023 8:57 AM

I was loving the banana I ate today!

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Merrick Modun 5/31/2023 8:51 AM

I had an awesome walk today!

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Alyssa Secor 5/31/2023 8:51 AM

Today at lunch I wasted some pineapple because I grabbed more than I could eat

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Merrick Modun 5/30/2023 7:54 AM

I had such a great start to my day!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Practice the 5 R's

What are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?

Brooke Dobrowolski 5/30/2023 6:10 AM

Reusing single use platic

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- Brooke Dobrowolski 5/30/2023 6:13 AM
  
  plastic*
  
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Brooke Dobrowolski 5/30/2023 6:09 AM

Had a vegan muffin this morning!

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