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The EcoChallenge keeps you focused on creating new good habits!

Lot of good things I learned in this go around. I'm grateful for this annual challenge.

The greatest challenge I had was shopping at a small business owned by a member of an under-represented population. I had thought it would be easy to find lists of them in my area but it's mostly word of mouth. And then I was balancing that challenge with my daily challenge to buy only needs and not mere wants. I continue to patronize a female,...

It's a busy time of year, but I'm happy I took the challenge this year! It was especially helpful to replace social media time with outdoor time. 

I feel like I am more present both at work and during off-work hours when I find the proper work-life balance. It allows me to focus on work when I am there and to be "off of work" when I am not in the office. It is great to not take work "home with me." It makes me more available to my friends and family.

Instead of flying to a work meeting out of state I am going to drive (my hybrid). My husband is now coming along as well! :)  I actually enjoy driving and love road trips. I am not a fan of flying; so this was an easy change to make.

There are more options for convenient recycling in my neighborhood.  I have downloaded an app that gives guidelines and even allows you to find alterative recycling options for specific items like large furniture and prescription drugs.

Hey guys!  This was a great challenge and I appreciate all who participated!  Hopefully we do it again next year!  I hope everyone is taking away a few things and at least implementing a few changes in their lives.  Whether it's just getting to know your neighbors, picking up trash in your neighborhood, or running the faucet less, every little...

Have you seen the pictures of people with the hump neck syndrome?  Because when you look at your phone your head is in a downward position, people's posture has started to reflect that.  On top of that, people that spend time inside on screens aren't able to develop social skills in my opinion that are conducive for living in the real world. ...

I have learned so much about my use and waste of food, water, co2, and materials. There are still places I can improve, especially with my use of transportation, but I have significantly reduced my consumption over the last three years.