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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an 2018 People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
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 2 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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?