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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!
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 30 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
I will use public transit 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 1.13 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
I will commute by carpool 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 1.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
I will source 3 meal(s) each day from local producers.
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
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?