Join the EcoChallenge, presented by Northwest Earth Institute

October 14 - October 28, 2016

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Andy Opperman 10/28/2016 8:10 PM

Day 15 addendum - hey NJDEP EcoLogicals, check out "Friends of the NJ School of Conservation" on FaceBook!
A great cause & a great group of dedicated folks & environmentalists,

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Andy Opperman 10/28/2016 8:06 PM

Day 15: a cool Fall day here in NJ; was able to complete 1 of my 2 daily challenges. Couldn't hang outdoors for 30+ minutes due to having a medical procedure today. I will make up for it in the coming days.
Farewell 2016 EcoChallenge, hello EcoLifestyle continued!
Thank you Louisa & team NJDEP EcoLogicals!!!

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Joann Held 10/28/2016 5:12 PM

Spent most of today working on my volunteer activities for the Farmers Market, Green Team, League of Women Voters, and as Liturgy Coordinator at my Church. I have definitely reached my 12 hour goal for the last 2 weeks and then some.

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- Andy Opperman 10/28/2016 8:27 PM
  
  Joann, it's been fun & enlightening following your posts! Retirement life certainly has its own challenges. Look forward to hearing more of your exploits.
  
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Joann Held 10/28/2016 5:08 PM

Tomorrow we are running our monthly recycling collection at the Pennington Farmers Market. We collect #5 Plastic, styrofoam egg cartons, wine corks, dental care products, plastic bags & film, and CDs/DVDs. None of these items are allowed in curbside recycling in Mercer County. All materials are taken to companies for recycling, often being made into long-lasting products.

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- Andy Opperman 10/28/2016 8:30 PM
  
  Joann, may I save up CDs & DVDs & get them to you on occasion (or can you let me know of a source of disposal)? Also, do you have an outlet for plastic bottle caps? Thanks!
  
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Audrey Dorofy 10/28/2016 5:06 PM

I finished up my challenge by downing a nice plate of eggplant parm for dinner. The end.

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- Andy Opperman 10/28/2016 8:45 PM
  
  Hey Audrey, good job on the EcoChalleng! I don't understand why you don't have any of the energy challenges showing "completed." I can tell by your posts that you were cognizant of the issue many days. Did you just forget to check that challenge off? It was fun reading your posts!
  
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Joann Held 10/28/2016 5:04 PM

Just bought carbon offsets for all of my plane travel this year from Native Energy.

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Carey Compton 10/28/2016 4:46 PM

Brrr!

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- Andy Opperman 10/28/2016 8:13 PM
  
  Hey Carrie, you are the EcoChallenge poster extraordinaire!!!
  Awesome job!
  
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Joan Stiener 10/28/2016 4:34 PM

The challenge has been fun! Thank you Louisa for organizing this!

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- Andy Opperman 10/28/2016 8:24 PM
  
  Joan, congratulations on your commitment & personal successes! I am honored to be your teammate. Give Rio a pat & hug for me.
  
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Louisa Lubiak 10/28/2016 9:44 AM

I fell short of my marks again this year, but inspired my team members nonetheless. :-)

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- Audrey Dorofy 10/28/2016 5:08 PM
  
  Thank you for the pep talks, Louisa. And for being our leader again this year.
  
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- Andy Opperman 10/28/2016 8:21 PM
  
  Louisa, Thanks for being our leader again this year. NJDEP EcoLogicals did an awesome job, Please express my thanks & appreciation to all for their commitment.
  
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Alan Bookman 10/28/2016 6:25 AM

I had no problem getting the extra sleep this morning...

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- Andy Opperman 10/28/2016 8:49 PM
  
  Good job, Alan! Keep the Challenge going. Get that much-needed sleep to keep sharp & productive!
  Work-Life Balance!!!
  
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