Join the Campus Ecochallenge 2022, presented by Ecochallenge.org

Campus Ecochallenge 2022

April 1 - April 21, 2022

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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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature

Why is it important to take care of pollinators?
Ashley Lose 4/20/2022 6:38 AM
It is important to take care of pollinators because they ensure healthy and adequate food production of crops and many other plants. They help maintain genetic diversity among plants and many ecosystems would vanish without the help of pollinators.

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Matthew Buchinski 4/19/2022 3:14 PM
turned off the thermostat for a few hours to save energy

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Nolan Wilson 4/19/2022 2:21 PM
I think for me the biggest barrier is forgetfulness, but having a backup water bottle already in the car defeats that.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Water

What is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Kimberly Hermoza 4/18/2022 9:33 AM
Altoona water authority, twelve surface water locations in west central Blair County, coming from the Juniata River watershed of the Susquehanna River Basin.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four in the US spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
Kimberly Hermoza 4/18/2022 9:30 AM
It does surprise a bit because that’s a big number of good food being thrown to waste. I believe I’d use the extra money for bills that need to be paid or healthier food that we could be eating. Never waste a food because there is so many people in need of a meal. It’s devastating!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Michael Pollan states that “it is better to pay the grocer (our edit: or the farmer!) than the doctor.” What are your thoughts on this assertion?
Bridget Stevens 4/14/2022 8:21 PM
I think this is true! I think that eating healthy to make my body better is better than letting my body get bad, and then worrying about it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Caroline Hummer 4/11/2022 7:23 PM
I used to buy several bottles of water a day to avoid having to pack my reusable water bottle and refill it throughout the day. Today, I made an effort to make my metal water bottle and seek out drinking fountains and refill stations rather than going to the dining hall to buy a new bottle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity

What did you notice in implementing this challenge? Was it hard to choose other activities over screen time? How did you decide to spend your time?
Samuel Hester 4/11/2022 6:19 PM
I noticed that I was able to think more clearly while not using my phone or TV, instead of going on social media or watching TV, I read a book and did homework for an hour without using my phone or laptop.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Dylan Hartmann 4/11/2022 5:21 PM
To incorporate other personal values into an exercising routine I workout with friends and go on nature runs/hikes with them. Pennsylvania is a beautiful place for this.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
Samuel Hester 4/11/2022 4:14 PM
Practicing gratitude can keep you motivated to work for a better world by making you realize what makes you feel good as a person, and continuing to do those things, like helping other people.

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