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  • Francis Aberin's avatar
    Francis Aberin 10/07/2025 9:20 PM
    If you aren’t going all the way, why go at all?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    It takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. How have you used technology to replace in-person meetings or work this year?

    Angel Graham's avatar
    Angel Graham 10/07/2025 8:57 PM
    I work about 1 hour away, each way. Teleworking helps the environment, employees, families, work life balance, and employee satisfaction.

  • Angel Graham's avatar
    Angel Graham 10/07/2025 8:16 PM
    Do one thing every day that scares you

  • Sarah Tyler's avatar
    Sarah Tyler 10/07/2025 5:00 PM
    • Water Protector 🌊
    Kicking off this challenge a little late but late is better than never! I'm looking forward to allowing this year's EcoChallenge give me the opportunities to think outside the norm.

    • Kylie Janssen's avatar
      Kylie Janssen 10/07/2025 6:08 PM
      • Pet Parent 🐾
      Yay! Welcome in, welcome in! You've only missed a few days, but any amount of change is still change in helping the environment.

    • Heather Phelps's avatar
      Heather Phelps 10/07/2025 5:47 PM
      • Educator 🧠
      Welcome! We're glad you made it, and you still have plenty of time to make a difference!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Simplicity
    What have you noticed about your purchases? Where are you inclined to make shifts, if any?

    Allison Mooney's avatar
    Allison Mooney 10/07/2025 8:33 AM
    • Book Lover 📚
    I have always been good at budgeting and watching what I spend but I have noticed lately the family has been eating out more. I think this is due to the fact that I am dancing 10+ hours a week and am tired and not wanting to cook. I may need to start doing some dump meals for the crock pot so that I can do those in the morning when I am less tired.

  • Allison Mooney's avatar
    Allison Mooney 10/07/2025 8:29 AM
    • Book Lover 📚
    I have done the Ecochallenge for the last couple years and have learned so many interesting things from it. I am hoping this year to learn some interesting facts and also incorporate those into what I teach my son in our homeschooling lessons.

    • Megan Gonzales's avatar
      Megan Gonzales 10/07/2025 3:49 PM
      • Book Lover 📚
      This is my first one, but I want to do them going forward. I’ve learned some great tips.

  • Francis Aberin's avatar
    Francis Aberin 10/06/2025 11:40 PM
    The only place success comes before work is in the dictionary.

  • Angel Graham's avatar
    Angel Graham 10/06/2025 8:59 PM
    Inspiration can manifest as an internal spark fueled by purpose
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How do pollinators impact your daily life, and what changes can you make to ensure they continue to thrive?

    Allison Mooney's avatar
    Allison Mooney 10/06/2025 11:08 AM
    • Book Lover 📚
    So much of our food is required to have pollinators as part of the process. I think most people don't understand that. While reading the article I didn't realize the May 20th was World Bee Day - I have added it to my calendar and my son and I will be doing something this special this coming year to promote it and spend some time learning about it.

    • Glenda Harrison's avatar
      Glenda Harrison 10/06/2025 11:58 AM
      • Earth Advocate 📣
      You might check to see what bees are local to your area. I live in Oregon and we have Mason Bees, who do not sting, but are good pollinators. I found a local store that sells houses and dormant bees last year, so invested in both. The first year wasn't successful (the bees migrated to another area), but I have several this year! It's nice to be able to do something to help grow the bee population!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health
    How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

    elizabeth ehrhart's avatar
    elizabeth ehrhart 10/06/2025 7:26 AM
    When I do random acts of kindness it helps me appreciate more in my own life.

    • Mavala Sanchez's avatar
      Mavala Sanchez 10/06/2025 7:46 AM
      • Exercise Lover 🤸

      Elizabeth-
      Agreed, doing random acts of kindness not only brightens someone else's day but also helps you appreciate your own life even more.