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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!
"To create an awareness of the effect pollution is having on our Earth by educating people to adopt more environmentally sustainable habits."
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We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.
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I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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I will spend at least 60 minute(s) touring (virtually or in person) a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about our local waste and waste recovery streams.
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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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I will spend 20 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
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I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
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Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 5 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
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I will avoid sending 5 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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?
