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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an The People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!
"Saving the world with one reusable at a time!"
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
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I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
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An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
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I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
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I will spend 10 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
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I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?