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Family Eco-Challenge Re-boot

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It's a new year (well, technically it isn't but I consider the beginning of the school year the start of a new year) and what better time to re-boot and re-launch our family eco-challenge. Over the years we have been finding little changes that can make a BIG impact and sharing the changes with you. This time around the family eco-challenge will be focused on discussing environmental topics a little deeper, we will look at simple ways we can all make eco-minded changes and discover what other people and organizations are doing to change the world for the better.  family eco-challenge button 2015

As my daughters grow up the things we discuss around the house are changing. We have layed a pretty good foundation of eco-consciousness for our girls. I love it when they are the ones picking up trash on the sidewalk and putting it in the garbage. It is rewarding to hear them ask questions about enviromental issues that come up in the news. While I still want to make eco-connections for young children, I hope to use the Family Eco-Challenge as a tool to expand concepts and engage adults and older kids too. 

I am so excited to be re-booting the challenge and hope that you are too. If you aren't familiar with our Family Eco-Challenge, please take a look through a few of our past articles. Get inspired and ready to join in the eco-fun!

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About Jen

Jen Farr is a mother living in Toronto, Canada. She has been sharing her DIY crafts, recipes, activities and parenting advice for over 15 years on her blog Kitchen Counter Chronicle. Jen is the mom of 2 lovely daughters. She believes in the power of taking small steps that can make big impacts on the world.

Comments

  1. Tonis Tollasepp says

    Hi Jen, part of our families eco-challenge came a couple of years ago with my kids in trying to explain the impact we all have on the environment through water conservation, recycling re-using, etc. A documentary called "Last Drop at the Oasis" really hit home in identifying the water shortage issues in the USA.

    When looking at my best practices as a stay at home dad, I ended up creating INSINK which helps simplify kitchen workflow from food prep, dishwashing and clean up. I never have to fill the sink to wash dishes or I can pre-wash dishes (using 4 cups of water) before putting into the dishwasher which allows me to use the short cycle which saves me time, water, energy and hopefully some money.

    Because I have a single sink the traditional dishwashing methods didn't work so I needed to find a new way to wash dishes effectively. Handwashing using a brush allows me to save over 33 litres of water everyday by using INSINK. I'd appreciate any feedback you my have regarding the product or share with your readers.

    Cheers,

    Tonis