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I just make sure to turn off the AC, fans, and lights before I go to work. It's even saved me $15 on my electricity bill.
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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 make an appointment for my annual physical.
I will spend 5 minutes learning about the perils of fast fashion and will buy my clothes at second-hand stores when I shop.
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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?