Earth Month Ecochallenge 2024: Conservation

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April 1 - April 30, 2024

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air

How did it feel to intentionally declutter with putting things into the landfill? What did you learn along the way about yourself and our consumer and waste systems?
Elizabeth Abajian 4/15/2024 9:18 PM
We began spending time daily to declutter our house one room at a time and donate to a local thrift store. We also purchased our son’s new toy and book from a secondhand thrift store.

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- PRATEEK SINGHVI 4/15/2024 9:28 PM
  Following this simple rule on Food Waste Recovery will have impact by reducing appx. 8% yearly on GHG emmission
  
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- AKHIL MANDALAPU 4/15/2024 9:35 PM
  Through this process, I might have learned a few things about myself and our consumer and waste systems. Firstly, I may have realized the extent of my own consumption habits and the accumulation of items that I no longer need or use. This awareness could lead to a reevaluation of my purchasing behavior and a greater emphasis on mindful consumption in the future.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Elizabeth Abajian 4/15/2024 9:17 PM
Run dishwasher daily instead of hand washing most of our dishes.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Community

How did you participate in the sharing economy? (Consider posting a photo!) What are the benefits of a sharing economy? How could a sharing economy change the dynamics you have with friends, family and/or neighbors?
Elizabeth Abajian 4/15/2024 9:15 PM
We have been declutterring our house daily and donating to a local thrift store to give our items second life. We also bought our son a new toy and book both second hand.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air

Where in your life do you emit the most carbon? What change are you willing to make in your daily life to reduce this output?
Elizabeth Abajian 4/15/2024 9:14 PM
By using uncecsary appliances on a daily basis.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land + Forests

What are the results of your waste audit and what did you learn? How can you reduce your waste going forward?
Elizabeth Abajian 4/15/2024 9:14 PM
We waste more than necessary in our house. We started meal planning last week in order to alleviate waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate + Air

Consuming only what we need vs. what we want can be really hard to do. What has been challenging about committing to this action for a month? What have you learned about yourself? Will you change any habits going forward?
Ashley Famigletti 4/15/2024 3:20 PM
Taking a survey of all items before going shopping for the week and making a strict list to go by. Not buying off the list.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Freshwater + Oceans

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Ashley Famigletti 4/15/2024 3:13 PM
We have stopped rinsing! And scraping food first and then placing in dishwasher

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Biodiversity + Wildlife

How do your consumption choices affect the health of wildlife and other communities?
Ashley Famigletti 4/15/2024 3:13 PM
When out of town, it made me think about what I was purchasing. Did the purchase go to support local communities or was it mass produced in a different origin?

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Community

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Ashley Famigletti 4/15/2024 3:11 PM
It not only helps our stores but the planet.

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- Anna Marie Angeles 4/15/2024 3:22 PM
  If we spent just one hour today picking up trash, you would potentially remove thousands of pieces of trash, beautifying the area while also protecting wildlife, plant life, waterways, soil and ecosystems from toxic and dangerous chemicals and materials they shouldn't be introduced to.
  
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Ashley Famigletti 4/15/2024 3:09 PM
I have really valued getting to see my impact more and more on what choices I make that impacts the overall globe

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