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My appreciation for sustainability grew from seeing the impact of single-use waste on our planet. Growing up, I used reusable sandwich wraps and water bottles, which saved hundreds of plastic bags from going to landfills. A memorable experience was a family trip to Alaska, where our tour bus lunch used only recyclable or compostable items. It’s...

My EcoChallenge is going well! I’ve been finding small ways to incorporate more sustainable habits into my daily routine, like remembering to turn off lights if they’re not in use, learning about the importance of being outside, and being more mindful about decluttering. It’s rewarding to see how these small actions can make a difference.

Many people with economic privilege are used to having top quality things and when they start to show signs of wear, they think they aren't good anymore, when that's not necessarily the case. We can all, rich or poor, utilize thrift shops, whether to buy or donate to. When I go thrifting, I find some great pieces of clothing that had nothing...

I think it's cool. Even if you don't have a religious ritual that has to do with sunrise and sunset, it's still nice to appreciate them.

This is true to me. As a Christian, I believe that God created the world. It is important to spend time in God's creation, as it reminds us of His loving and generous character. It can be hard to see this if we spend all our time inside and glued to our screens.

People in poorer countries have animals closer to them and rely more heavily on them for things like milk and eggs, and the animal obviously needs to be alive to produce these things. You can only use an animal for meat when it's dead, so eating the animals would cause more hurt for them in the long run. People in richer countries generally...

I love nature and the environment, but sometimes I still fall into unsustainable habits. Ecochallenge helps to hold me accountable for my actions every day.