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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?


  • Emily Baker's avatar
    Emily Baker 4/25/2018 12:05 PM
    Finally got that shower head on the last day..

  • Elizabeth Dunham's avatar
    Elizabeth Dunham 4/25/2018 11:19 AM
    Great Challenge everyone!

  • Emily Baker's avatar
    Emily Baker 4/25/2018 9:39 AM
    About what I deselected, changed, and didn't add:
    The food waste diary seemed too informal
    Ordered the shower head, but haven't installed it yet
    Did learn about some energies but had to give it shorter time
    Didn't get to go to a bus station this month
    I've had more meatless meals this month, but it's hard to register the change for this week

    • Elizabeth Dunham's avatar
      Elizabeth Dunham 4/25/2018 11:23 AM
      That's great reflection! I wish I had chosen two meals as my challenge, because one was very easy and I often eat two. I wish I had challenged myself to zero waste meals...

  • Glade Lathrop's avatar
    Glade Lathrop 4/25/2018 7:55 AM
    Thank you for educating me!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
    Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

    Glade Lathrop's avatar
    Glade Lathrop 4/25/2018 7:55 AM
    My next lease car will be a hybrid.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    Now that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?

    Glade Lathrop's avatar
    Glade Lathrop 4/25/2018 7:54 AM
    I am buying groceries every couple days to reduce waste.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
    What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?

    Glade Lathrop's avatar
    Glade Lathrop 4/25/2018 7:53 AM
    Green roofs should be used more

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Plan to Insulate
    How can you make your home more energy efficient?

    Glade Lathrop's avatar
    Glade Lathrop 4/25/2018 7:53 AM
    Insulation decreases energy bills by 70 percent

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Support Local Food Systems
    Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these advantages inspire you the most?

    Sara Boys's avatar
    Sara Boys 4/24/2018 6:47 PM
    I am so inspired by the farmers who own the CSA where we get our organic vegetables weekly for 9 months of the year.  They work very hard and each year teach their workers about the details of growing organic and about the importance of community.  I feel privileged to help fill the boxes one day a week and be part of that loving community.  It is such a blessing that I try never to miss.  We feel honored by their great vegetables and look forward to nourishing food each week.  We owe our good health to Jon and Jenny at Meadowlark.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Online Energy Audit
    What are your next steps for saving energy?

    Lori Lyman's avatar
    Lori Lyman 4/24/2018 2:26 PM
    Although I rated better than most of my neighbors I still can improve by 11% which will include updating old appliances and adding more energy efficient lighting.