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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an 2019 People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!
"My goal in this was to become more aware of the waste that I produce and the ways I can minimize my impact. I'm excited to now own a bike, have a decluttered apartment, and have a game plan on how to reduce my environmental impact going forward! "
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
I will commute by bike 8 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 4.8 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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?