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Nzitonda Nsengiyumva 10/23/2020 6:53 PM
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You'll be an 2020 People's Ecochallenge expert in no time!
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Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate. I will keep 4 container(s) out of the landfill each day.
I will walk 6 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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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 complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 1 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).
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I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.