Beth Hedquist

"I'm participating in the eco-challenge because I want to be part of creating a more peaceful world, and that can only be done when we become more conscious about how destructive we are to the environment, and choose to make changes."

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Beth's actions

Climate & Ecosystems

Reduce Single-Use Plastics

SDG #14 & 15

Throughout the day, I will note the single-use plastics I use and consider the reusable options available to me.

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Health & Equity

Track My Purchases

SDG #10 Reduced Inequalities

Throughout the day I will track my purchases and then research the companies making these goods.

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Health & Equity

Practice Mindfulness

SDG #3 Health & Well-Being

I will spend 10 minutes each day practicing mindfulness.

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Economy & Communities

Find out where your energy comes from

SDG #7 Energy

I will spend 30 minutes learning about where my energy comes from.

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Basic Needs & Security

Take 5-Minute Or Less Showers

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will save up to 6 gallons (23 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers. Tip: Use a timer to practice or count to 60 a few times.

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Economy & Communities

Induction Cooking

SDG #7 Energy

I will spend 10 minutes learning about induction cooking and consider if I could add this to my food prep methods.

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Basic Needs & Security

Calculate Your Water Footprint

SDG #6 Water & Sanitation

I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.

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Education & Livelihood

Share Your Eco Habits

SDG #11 Communities

Through my social media channels, in person, or as an Earth Month Ecochallenge feed reflection, I will share with others an environmentally friendly habit I have cultivated.

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Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

Would you consider using an induction cooking surface? If you have used one before, what do you like about induction cooking?
Beth Hedquist 4/01/2022 4:29 PM
I have used an induction cooktop before. It was a portable one in an airbnb and it was a great alternative. I already have an electric stove, and my electricity comes from wind, so I don't have an incentive to purchase an induction cooktop at this time, but it was interesting to learn how much more efficient they are than gas.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Education & Livelihood

How do you create new sustainability-related habits or change bad habits?
Beth Hedquist 4/01/2022 4:11 PM
I find it easiest to add new habits over time. I have been working on this for several years and am now once again focused on new habits I can add. I add one or two habits until they feel like part of my normal routine, and then add another.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Economy & Communities

Where does the energy in your region come from? Which energy is a renewable source?
Beth Hedquist 4/01/2022 4:08 PM
I have an arrangement with Arcadia which provides wind energy to me via Dominion Energy Corp. So my energy comes strictly from wind, which feels really good to me.

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Beth Hedquist 4/01/2022 4:02 PM
Today is my first day with the eco-challenge and I'm still learning my way around the site but so far it has been fun and informative and has inspired me to step up my game in terms of sustainability.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

What was it like to practice mindfulness? If this is a practice for you already, what was something new you understood in practicing during Earth Month?
Beth Hedquist 4/01/2022 3:54 PM
I usually practice mindfulness through meditation but today I practiced it by just being aware and appreciative of my surroundings.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Basic Needs & Security

What is one way you will reduce your water use? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your water use?
Beth Hedquist 4/01/2022 3:48 PM
I will not flush the toilet as often. A practice I already have that reduces water is that I switched to wind energy and I don't drink from plastic water bottles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health & Equity

How have you reduced your purchasing habits and what would you like to do next to reduce your consumption habits?
Beth Hedquist 4/01/2022 3:44 PM
I have significantly reduced my spending habits as of a couple months ago. I eat out at restaurants much less, only purchase clothing I really need, and try not to buy other things that don't add to my quality of life significantly. My purchases today were to buy environmentally responsible items and to donate to a charity.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate & Ecosystems

What plastic or single-use items do you regularly use? What did you substitute or could be substituted?
Beth Hedquist 4/01/2022 9:32 AM
I purchased shampoo & conditioner that is not packaged in plastic. I also purchased bamboo cutlery for when I am eating out.

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