Comerica Ecochallengers

This challenge has a great start! Some many people are responding with great comments and experiences. I'm not much of a journaling type of person but I really enjoy the views of others. Life appears similar from a far view but close up and person each one of us have a different reaction to the same items. Let's do our best daily to encourage...

City of Southfield held a walk for domestic violence today. A friend and I participated together. Our chief of police is always actively involved in our community. 100's of people came out to support this worthy cause. We all would like to see this scourge removed from our communities.

I joined because I know that the small contributions that we make as a team will make a difference. I look to learn from others in the challenge where I can do more. I always look forward to the ecochallenge.

I biked to yoga instead of driving! Better for air quality, cardiovascular health, and getting outside.

Electricity is generated by DTE energy where I live. I believe electricity is overused. In America, the land of plenty right now, electricity is readily available. We need more sustainable energy sources such as solar and windmills to equip our planet for the future. I try to do my part by allowing the sunshine in during the day instead of...

First let's talk about this category ...Prayer and meditation are not the same thing: (Per google) Prayer A conversation with God, where you can praise, thank, or ask for something. Prayer can be a way to connect with a higher power and express your feelings. Meditation A practice that involves training your mind to be calm and aware....

I have always tried to minimize the number of plastic bags I use, but this has shown me that I can still eliminate more.

There is so much to be happy for and I never realized it.

I'm just curious on what it your authority on your reading material. During this challenge one of my selections was eating less meat. I'm good with that due to every year around Easter my church takes on the "Daniel Fast". No meat, sugar, dairy or alcohol. After the 40 days your skin, hair and stomach are totaly different for the...

Meat is much more expensive than plant-based proteins (lentils, soy, beans, etc). It takes a lot of resources to produce meat - in the US, most of the soy grown domestically goes towards livestock feed. Meat production is also incredibly water intensive. Worldwide, valuable and biodiverse forests are cut and burned to make room for livestock...