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Teresa Broadus 10/20/2021 9:08 AM
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You'll be an The People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!
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I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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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.
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I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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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 replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
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I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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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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I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.