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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
    At Work
    What green attributes do you look for when making purchasing decisions?

    Melanie Engels's avatar
    Melanie Engels 4/24/2025 6:19 PM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥦
    I picked the Be Green Story:
    Be Green Pro was founded in 2011 while taking a family neighborhood walk. After seeing questionable lawn and property care practices taking place during cold season months, we decided that consumers deserved to have greater awareness about sustainable care for lawns, trees, insects, pests, and snow services that are available, affordable, and effective. Having extensive knowledge and experience in the lawn and landscape industry for over 30 years, we set out on a mission to provide service choices that are safer for people, pets, plants, pollinators, properties, and the planet. Since then, our family, our team members, and our clients have been working together throughout southeast Wisconsin to save thousands of gallons of toxic chemicals from entering homes, businesses, neighborhoods, communities, and the planet!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health & Well-being
    What is one way you would like to improve your communication skills? Why is constructive communication important at work and at home?

    Melanie Engels's avatar
    Melanie Engels 4/24/2025 6:14 PM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥦
    Constructive communication is essential because it can positively resolve conflicts without damaging relationships and collaboration.
    To improve my communication skills, I will:
    -Use "I" statements and minimize "You" statements to reduce sounding accusatory


  • Mark Silva's avatar
    Mark Silva 4/24/2025 7:27 AM
    • Recycler
    There's a great cafe in my Milwaukee neighborhood (Riverwest) called The Daily Bird. It's locally owned, and I typically work remote from this location Friday mornings. If you every see me, stop by and say hi!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What green attributes do you look for when making purchasing decisions?

    Mark Silva's avatar
    Mark Silva 4/24/2025 7:26 AM
    • Recycler
    Before buying new things, I always visit a local second-hand store to see if they have what I need, specifically clothing! I also like to look for interesting art, furniture, or other home goods.

  • Mark Silva's avatar
    Mark Silva 4/22/2025 9:55 AM
    • Recycler
    Glad to see great participation from the team! I enjoy reading reflections (the high-fives are a nice touch, too). Happy Earth Day, y'all!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What green attributes do you look for when making purchasing decisions?

    Monica Edwards's avatar
    Monica Edwards 4/22/2025 7:50 AM
    Less plastic packaging, sustainable ingredients and certifications. For example, I buy refills for my plant-derived hand soap, dish soap, body wash, shampoo, and conditioner. My deodorant is in paper packaging. I also buy laundry detergent sheets instead of liquid: less water, less plastic.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    What have you found to be the biggest pros and cons of working from home?

    Melanie Engels's avatar
    Melanie Engels 4/21/2025 11:26 PM
    • Plant-Based Foodie 🥦
    I have found the biggest pros of working from home to include:
    -Not having to commute, leading to less travel time and two extra hours in my day
    -Less expenses (gas, vending machine, cafeteria, doordash)
    -More work flexibility with breaks, stepping away, and less fatigue
    -Less disruptions (water cooler chats, popping by the office, curbside chats, other colleagues working/talking) leading to a quieter work environment and increased productivity
    -Better work-life integration, increasing overall work satisfaction

    I have found the biggest cons of working from home to include:
    -Risk of overworking as the commute to and from work provides discrete transitions from home and work
    -Unable to disconnect from work and separate work from home
    -Less face time, leading to less comradery and feeling disconnected from colleagues.

    • Monica Edwards's avatar
      Monica Edwards 4/22/2025 7:56 AM
      This is great, Melanie! What do you do to increase comradery with colleagues? Do you dedicate time to chat unrelated to work or get together as a team on occasion? This is one on my concerns with going for a work from home position. Looks like the pros outweigh your cons here! Thanks for sharing :)

    • Melanie Engels's avatar
      Melanie Engels 4/24/2025 6:24 PM
      • Plant-Based Foodie 🥦
      Hi Monica,
      We have virtual and in-person activities. We have done happy hours, trivia, and scavenger hunts in physical settings as well as online. Both are fun!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    One Healthcare
    How did performing random acts of kindness make you feel? Were you surprised by any of the responses you received from recipients?

    Mark Silva's avatar
    Mark Silva 4/21/2025 10:19 AM
    • Recycler
    Random acts of kindness don't have to be grandiose - it could be picking up some trash, or even helping a kind old lady how to turn off her hazard lights in a grocery store parking lot (true story!)

    • Arielle Hoisington's avatar
      Arielle Hoisington 4/21/2025 1:37 PM
      • DIY Enthusiast 🔨
      Anything that helps others or the earth is a positive in my mind. Keep up the great work!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    In Our Communities
    What do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items, but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? What tips do you have for others who are trying to form a habit of using reusable bags?

    Mark Silva's avatar
    Mark Silva 4/21/2025 10:16 AM
    • Recycler
    For a holiday over the weekend, I needed to pick up some last minute grocery items. I typically bring a reusable bag, but forgot this time. Luckily there weren't too many items, so I carried them by hand. Super easy to do, plus I won't have too many extra plastic bags laying around at home!

    • Thameenah Saleem's avatar
      Thameenah Saleem 4/21/2025 10:21 AM
      • Zero Waste Advocate 🗣
      Exactly! I want to reduce the number of plastic bags in my home - they are so hazardous. I always look for paper bags.

  • Mark Silva's avatar
    Mark Silva 4/18/2025 12:04 PM
    • Recycler
    So far so good! I started tracking points late, *but* am excited to be more mindful throughout the month.