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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Earth Day Ecochallenge expert in no time!
Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.
Every member of the Environmental Science call will do a self audit of plastic usage in his/her home. Each student will write a letter to a state representative to move towards more sustainable packaging options.
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When marine wildlife ingest plastic, they have a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
If possible, I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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?
