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This has been a powerful, positive experience. I appreciate seeing the combined impact that small changes can make. I often feel like my efforts are paltry and moot. So many big forces have such a huge impact on planetary health and they are beyond my control. But this is my planet, too. I'm glad that, small though they are, the changes I make...

Average 10,000 steps daily. Do yoga most mornings. Lean towards Mediterranean diet. Sleep 7.5-8 hours nightly. Quiet reflection every morning.

Riding the bus is nice, because I can sit back and listen to music or a podcast and watch the world go by.

I mended a fraying collar on my shirt with some colorful embroidery floss. It's now looking better than ever. #visiblemending

For cooling, we have planted trees to shade the house from the hot western sun. For warming, we keep the house at 64 if we're home, and wear sweaters. Also, a dog on my lap helps when I'm WFH. :)

Volunteering twice this month has been both rewarding and doable! I plan to make it a habit, and have joined the Friends group of my local park.

Happy Earth Day MCW Ecochallenge Team! Thank you for your engagement and sustainable efforts this month. We hope to see you in person in the Alumni Center or on Zoom at 2pm today to build community and discuss environmental health and sustainability at MCW! More info and registration here: Earth Day birthday celebration on April 22 (mcw.edu)

It's an easy way to help, and having Versiti so close to MCW makes it super convenient. The staff are always friendly, and I don't mind the cookie afterwards!

The Ecochallenge has become a great conversation starter with my kids about how we can help the environment! They have been eagerly helping me pick up litter around our neighborhood and pointing out ways we can be kinder to the Earth! It's been a great experience!

It literally saves lives.