I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Community
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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ONE-TIME ACTION
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Skip the Straw
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 2 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
REFLECTION
QUESTION
WasteUse a Reusable Water Bottle
While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
One way I can reduce the amount of plastic waste is by carrying around a reusable water bottle. This will help me to not have to buy as many plastic bottles that then get wasted and contributes to pollution. If I continue to fill up a reusable water bottle I can decrease the amount of waste from plastic bottles. I can make this a permanent habit by making it routine to fill up my water bottle the night before and then leaving it in the fridge for the morning.
