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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an 2020 People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!
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I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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Organizations have a responsibility to make sustainable business decisions. To understand how to improve sustainable practices, it’s important to start with understanding the current impact. I will share the Tradewater Business Carbon Calculator with my organization.
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Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 20 minutes researching which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items.
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I will spend 20 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
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I will spend 20 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
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I will take a walk outside for 30 minutes each day.
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I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
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I will make sure I’m registered to vote. While I’m at it, I’ll sign up to help others register too!
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
