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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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    sarah cayabyab 10/07/2024 10:22 AM
    Over the weekend I thrifted a Bamboo tray because I wanted to get something to hold my dishes. Not only was it cute but it also was more sustainable (both second hand and made of sustainable materials).
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Education Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants
    Which businesses that you researched are you excited to support? Are you already supporting businesses that you didn't know were owned by women, people of color, or immigrants?

    Jaelynn Smith's avatar
    Jaelynn Smith 10/04/2024 12:06 PM
    While visiting Halloweentown in St. Helens, I supported a cute pop-up shop run by a woman selling bags, accessories, and cool magnets. I bought one of her magnets to stick on my fridge.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint
    After you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?

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    April Solorio-Leyva 10/02/2024 9:25 AM
    Yes i did, I walk more throughout my school camous now and when i decide to go outside of campus to eat, I walk instead of taking the bus.

  • Mekhi Morlin's avatar
    Mekhi Morlin 9/30/2024 8:05 PM
    I haven't checked in every day, but so far it is going great. I feel better knowing that my actions have a purpose.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Go for a Daily Walk
    What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

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    Mekhi Morlin 9/30/2024 8:04 PM
    I really like the walks. one of the days I went to the zoo and that really improved my mood. I have noticed that I am able to sleep better at the end of the day when I go on walks versus when I don't. I also haven't logged all of my daily walks, but I have walked at least an hour every day.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Food Waste
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?

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    Mekhi Morlin 9/30/2024 8:02 PM
    I would rather use this money to buy a new iPad to put sheet music on rather than printing it out and using paper. I also don't like wasting food so I usually clean my plate or give it to a friend.
  • 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?

    Jaelynn Smith's avatar
    Jaelynn Smith 9/26/2024 2:33 PM
    Eating and serving smaller portions would help with the obesity problem in America.
  • 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?

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    sarah cayabyab 9/20/2024 11:36 AM
    It promotes mindful eating as well as reduces overconsumption.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Visit the Coast
    What coastal site did you visit and what did you learn while there?

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    Jaelynn Smith 9/19/2024 12:31 AM
    I visited an Island Marine Park with a few friends and observed much seaweed growth in the water surrounding the island.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Sinks Buy Bamboo
    Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?

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    Mekhi Morlin 9/17/2024 7:48 PM
    They seem to be readily available. I went to Fred Meyers and most of the options for wooden appliances were made of bamboo so it was very easy to find.