Marissa Ratzenberger
7/31/2024 4:25 PM
I have a compost bin, but I’m not always great to committing to collecting food scraps. I will continue to challenge myself to consistently commit to this action!
July 1 - July 31, 2024
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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?
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TONYA SANTANA 8/01/2024 7:15 AMI was really bad at checking in but i did my goals every day just forgot to check in bummer-
Jerry Addison 8/01/2024 8:16 AMSame here! I wish there was an easier way to check in, possibly a mobile app?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Get ScrappyHow difficult was this action for you? Is this something you'll be continuing after this challenge ends?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Mend and RepairTime to brag! Show us a photo of what you repaired and tell us about the experience!
Marissa Ratzenberger 7/31/2024 4:21 PMJust small adjustments to a few everyday items make a difference! I’m excited to keep finding ways to mend and re-size clothing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONKitchen Clean Plate ClubHow easy was this swap for you? Did you have any concerns before making it?
Marissa Ratzenberger 7/31/2024 4:20 PMThis is another swap that I’ve been wanting to make for a while. The only concern I had was the quality of bar dish soap and how well it would clean my dishes, but I’m excited to give it a try! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONStudy Recycle My TechBesides reusing materials, what are some other environmental, societal, and economical benefits of recycling our old electronics?
Lucy DeSmet 7/31/2024 12:54 PMRecycling of old electronics allows for the reclamation of precious metals and other materials while preventing these electronics to live beyond their original life. Recycling is just one step towards a more sustainable circular economy model. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily + Pets Mend and RepairTime to brag! Show us a photo of what you repaired and tell us about the experience!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily + Pets Homemade Pet FoodDoes making your own pet food seem like a habit you can keep up in the long term? What else can you do to reduce your use of plastic packaging that can come from taking care of your pet's needs?
Lucy DeSmet 7/31/2024 12:51 PMOur dog likes homemade chicken & rice dishes. Animals prefer homemade food over the processed junk anyway; they just can't tell you. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFamily + Pets Mend and RepairTime to brag! Show us a photo of what you repaired and tell us about the experience!
Claire Lannoye-Hall 7/31/2024 12:39 PMBought a blazer on clearance last year - turns out it had a tiny cut in the sleeve. I thought about donating it, I stitched it up instead. Wearing it today. :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Ditch Dryer SheetsOften, single-use and disposable products don't just create more trash - they also contain toxins that are bad for humans. What are some other single-use items that are harmful to humans?
Chloe Pyne 7/31/2024 7:20 AMThere are many harsh chemicals people clean with that come in single use packaging and also have ingredients that are harmful to the natural world. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBedroom Declutter SustainablyCompared to your previous experiences with decluttering, how was this experience with sustainable decluttering different?
Chloe Pyne 7/31/2024 7:02 AMRather than throwing things away, I attempted to find a second life for things I no longer wanted or needed.