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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 Home
    How else can you reduce the environmental footprint of clothing and textiles?

    Hannah Hawthorne's avatar
    Hannah Hawthorne 4/24/2025 6:03 AM
    It was so easy to put my washer on the cold setting--now it defaults to that!

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      Dalena Sanders 4/24/2025 6:29 AM
      • Gardener 🌱
      Yes!! We did that too and I went to check it and it saved! So nice!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    When did you learn about recycling? Why is recycling important to you?

    Hannah Hawthorne's avatar
    Hannah Hawthorne 4/24/2025 6:02 AM
    There are so many things that we need for everyday life that inevitably come in single-use packaging. In areas where a sustainable alternative is not available, I feel better knowing that at least some pieces can be recycled.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Work
    How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people? What is your favorite meatless dish or recipe?

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    Hannah Hawthorne 4/24/2025 6:01 AM
    I have tried to reduce beef intake as well as meat in general, and am reminded the power vegetables have
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    Name some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?

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    Hannah Hawthorne 4/24/2025 6:00 AM
    Washed my hair in 6 minutes yesterday, if I could do it once, why can't I do it everytime?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    What other ways do you save energy and water at home? What has helped you make these changes part of your routine?

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    Hannah Hawthorne 4/24/2025 5:59 AM
    There is nothing more satisfactory than the puzzle of "can I fit one more dish in my dishwasher?"
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    How is creativity a necessary ingredient for practicing simplicity?

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    Hannah Hawthorne 4/24/2025 5:59 AM
    This has been very helpful in me reducing my amazon addiction. But this has been a great exercise in analyzing how I can use the things I already have, without buying more.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    At Home
    Do you live in an area that is water secure or with water scarcity? What other actions do you take to use water more efficiently?

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    Hannah Hawthorne 4/24/2025 5:58 AM
    Being from a desert, it was always important for me to identify ways to conserve water, so that we could have enough resources to meet everyone's needs. I appreciate this challenge for reminding me to return to those good habits.