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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?


  • Larissa B's avatar
    Larissa B 7/31/2024 10:06 PM
    Oh no is it over? I had one more thing to update tonight! Oh well, great challenge this year everyone!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Fill a Water Bottle
    Investigate the bottling practices of water corporations. There have been many cases where the water rights of the local people have been violated or even completely disregarded when a corporation decides to bottle water from a particular water source. How can you advocate for those who have been harmed by this bottling process?

    Andrew Walker's avatar
    Andrew Walker 7/31/2024 8:18 PM
    I can, and should write to local and state officials regarding the company’s tactics and request they do more.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Use a Reusable Mug
    Did you encounter any resistance from your local coffee shop when trying to use your own mug? How did you navigate it, and how can you advocate from this to be a more commonplace practice in your community?

    Andrew Walker's avatar
    Andrew Walker 7/31/2024 8:17 PM
    Most of the coffee shops i frequent n my location are actually open to people using their own reusable mugs. If it’s not possible due to restrictions they offer recyclable cups.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Choose Reusable Food Storage
    How can you think outside the box (or bag!) when it comes to disposables?

    Andrew Walker's avatar
    Andrew Walker 7/31/2024 8:16 PM
    Donating to friends and family, or others who might be willing to use them for longer periods.

  • Rachel Arnold's avatar
    Rachel Arnold 7/31/2024 7:12 PM
    The earth is literally burning y’all get it together
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Kitchen Use The Dishwasher
    Although the dishwasher saves time and water, some people enjoy washing dishes by hand for the mindfulness practice it can provide. What are some other ways you can practice mindfulness in the kitchen?

    Adriane Felt's avatar
    Adriane Felt 7/31/2024 6:35 PM
    Meal prepping. Cutting and chopping produce in preparation for your week is good for the environment and is good practice. It introduces a plan for your week, provides quick meals when fast food might be an easy option and allows you to balance your diet.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bedroom Multiple Wears Before Washing
    In addition to helping clothes last longer, washing clothes less frequently also saves water by running the washing machine less often. As the climate and water situations change, what are some other ways both your household and our community could become more resilient?

    Adriane Felt's avatar
    Adriane Felt 7/31/2024 6:31 PM
    Buy less and shop thrift stores, especially for kid-wear. Sometimes kids grow out of items before it is worn out. We donate and swap kid's clothes in our community.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Bathroom Bidet All Day
    There are many benefits to using a bidet, including health, environmental, and economic benefits. Which of these benefits was most influential for you in making the switch to a bidet, and what has your experience been like since?

    Larissa B's avatar
    Larissa B 7/31/2024 3:56 PM
    Ive actually been house-sitting for the past 2 weeks and they have a bidet! It was my first time trying it and its actually really cool. It surprisingly works really well and i actually feel cleaner than just with toilet paper!!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Study Learn about Plastic Production
    What did you learn about how plastic production impacts humans, animals, communities, and the environment? Which of these impacts specifically affects your community?

    Larissa B's avatar
    Larissa B 7/31/2024 3:53 PM
    Plastic production effects everyone, animal and plant on this earth. It is honestly kind of disgusting how this one product has had such an impact on our planet!

  • Larissa B's avatar
    Larissa B 7/31/2024 3:48 PM
    Its almost over! Time to catch up :)