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Meghan Jones 10/24/2018 12:20 PM
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You'll be an 2018 People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
I will spend 60 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 15 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
I will spend 15 minutes learning about food deserts and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.