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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!
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I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
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I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
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I will calculate my Water Footprint to learn about my tap water use and "virtual water" use.
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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.
I will refrain from buying anything throughout the month (other than what is needed for health and safety) and instead live with what I have or learn about Buy Nothing groups in my area.
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I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
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?