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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 adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
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I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.
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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 spend 5 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.
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I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
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I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
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I will spend 10 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
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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 switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
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I will spend 15 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
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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 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
