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You'll be an EcoChallenge expert in no time!
"I'm committed to living sustainably, so future generations can enjoy living!"
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
I will host a house party with 5 friends and/or colleagues to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an environmental issue that matters to me.
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.