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You'll be an The People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!
"Make the world a better place for today and tomorrow"
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I will work from home 2 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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I will spend 15 minute(s) per day practicing Mindfulness.
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I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 3 gallons (11 L) of water per faucet every day.
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I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
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I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
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I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.
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I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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I will learn about and update the power saving settings on my computer to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission
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I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.