Community

Connect with others to build stronger, more equitable communities.

Our communities are where we can see the impact of our actions up close. We’re connected to one another through shared spaces, relationships, and responsibilities—and by working together, we can build stronger, more just, and more sustainable communities.

Explore the Community Feed and Connect with Others

I will spend (___) minutes reading the Ecochallenge feed each day and giving high fives or commenting on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

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Make Sure You are Registered to Vote

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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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Register to Vote in the US

Rock the Vote: Get Involved

Help Register Voters
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Learn How Voter Suppression Affects My Community

I will spend at least (___) minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Combat Online Voter Suppression

A Brief History of Voter Suppression [Video 8:14]
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Meet My Neighbors

Strong neighborhoods are built on connection and trust. I will introduce myself to (___) neighbors or spend time getting to know people in my community.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Meet Neighbors: Simple Tips for Getting Off on the Right Foot

A Neighborhood Revolution in a Pot of Soup

To Reduce Gun Violence, Know Thy Neighbor
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Talk To My Friends and Classmates

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell (___) friends and classmates each day about what I learn. I will also share what I learn on the Ecochallenge feed.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Building Bridges: A Toolkit for Meaningful Conversations and Effective Dialogue

How to Let In New Perspectives (The Science of Happiness Podcast)

Make It Personal: How to Get People to Care about Sustainability

How Do I Talk About Climate Change with Others? - CHANGED TO TITLE CASE
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Listen to Equity and Justice Podcasts

I will spend (___) minutes listening to a podcast about equity and justice.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Intersectionality Matters! Hosted by Kimberlé Crenshaw

“1619” Audio Series Hosted by Nikole Hannah-Jones

Black Feminist Rants - A Podcast about Reproductive Justice and Activism

12 Podcasts About Race, Social Justice, and Black History | Vanity Fair
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Watch a Documentary About Racial Injustice

I will watch (___) documentaries about systemic racism to learn more about how it affects us and the planet.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

13th - Documentary

The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975

Movie: LA92

The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson
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Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences

I will spend (___) minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

“In my day, you were butch or you were femme”

National Center for Transgender Equality: About Transgender People

The Death and Life of Marsha P Johnson

They/Them (Documentary)
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Learn About Native Communities in My Area

I will use the resource links provided and spend (___) minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Native Populations Prior to Colonization

Posting Your Hike on Instagram? Now You Can Tag Your Location’s Indigenous Name

4 Ways To Honor Native Americans Without Appropriating Our Culture
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Research Restorative Justice

I will spend (___) minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

Restorative Justice

Ted Talk: How Forgiveness Can Create a More Just Legal System

Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking
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Support Businesses Owned by People of Color

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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ACTION RESOURCES:

How to Find Black-Owned Businesses

POC-Owned Businesses Deserve Support of City
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Contact a Civic Leader to Express My Support

My voice matters. I will contact (___) civic leaders or elected officials to express support for a pro-environmental local, regional, or national policy.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

How Local Government Can Help Communities Go Zero Waste and Plastic Free

How to Get Involved with Local Government

PDF Lesson and Template: Write a Letter to Your Representative
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Join my Student Government or Local Group

I will join my student government or another local group of decision makers.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

5 Reasons to Join Your Neighborhood Association

Finding America's Healthiest Communities
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Host A Watch Party

I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

20 Climate, Nature and Environment Documentaries You Must See in 2020

How an Environmental Justice Documentary Is Building Solidarity in the Midst of the Racial and Health Crisis

11 Racial Justice Documentaries to Further Your Education
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Engage In Active Listening

I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, classmate, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least (___) conversations.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

10 Steps To Effective Listening

How to Practice Active Listening

Tedx Talk: The Power of Listening

Active Listening: The Art of Empathetic Conversation
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Connect with a Nonprofit

I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

VolunteerMatch

EarthShare

Find Volunteer Opportunities Near You
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Help Others in Need

I will offer to help (___) person(s) who are in need each day.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

The Fix-It Shop Where Neighbors Repair Your Clothes and Electronics

Helping the Homeless

How to Help Immigrant and Muslim Neighbors
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Support A Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

SolutionsU Collection: Sharing Economy

The Third Industrial Revolution: A Radical New Sharing Economy

These 5 Lending Libraries Are Redefining the Meaning of Ownership

The Rise of the Business to Business Sharing Economy
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Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer (___) hours in my community or campus through clubs, service-learning, campus organizations, or other local events or opportunities.
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ACTION RESOURCES:

VolunteerMatch

Create the Good

Why Environmental Volunteering is Good for Your Health and Happiness
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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