Caroline Smith
2/19/2020 10:53 AM
To save energy I can curl up in my cave and not use lights.
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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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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?
Caroline Smith 2/19/2020 10:49 AMI'm not sure where my water comes from, but I can find out by reviewing the lovely water presentation Jaden and I made last year. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Plant an Herb GardenConsider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity MeditateWhat would you like to invest more time in reflecting on?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile 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 Smith 2/19/2020 9:49 AMAlthough sometimes plastic bottles are necessary for sanitation, they are often overused. Sometimes it can be easier to grab a plastic bottle when you forget, but we need to remember that not only does this waste resources and fill the oceans with plastic, but we also waste money. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Caroline Smith 2/19/2020 9:41 AMMy mom does not let me have five cups of coffee at home because she says I'm an addict (I am), so I normally buy it at school (I should also break this habit because I am broke). Since they give non-reusable cups, this makes the challenge a bit harder, but at least I can also try to kill my caffeine addiction. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Caroline Smith 2/19/2020 9:37 AMI can make coffee or tea from home, and to further that, I can also use loose leaf teas more than tea bags. I can reuse pages of my note books (I tend to skip to a new page before the one before is completely filled).