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JaKarra Sanders 10/19/2018 1:16 PM
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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 carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
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 make 1 phone call(s) and/or send 1 emails each day to public officials to advocate for a more comprehensive public transportation system in my region.
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
I will avoid sending 3 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
I will watch 2 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.
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.