I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Oceans
Support Organic Growing Methods
I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Earth Day Together!
Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Building Resilience
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Building Resilience
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
People
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
People
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Climate
Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 5 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Forests
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Forests
Forest-Friendly Foods
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Participant Feed
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?
REFLECTION
QUESTION
PeopleKeep My Community Clean
How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?
Picking up litter in your community contributes to the cycle of giving and taking with the areas that provide for us. When we do the work to pick up litter, we start to feel responsible for a place, and in turn it gives us a greater sense of familiarity with it’s beauty, people, and community. And sometimes we end up visiting/taking advantage of these spaces more often and creating memories, all contributing to the cycle.
This morning I started my walk on some back streets and was pleasantly surprised there was no rubbish. On my way back took the main road and found all the things in the photo below😆
I realized I walk past a lot of trash on my walks, but never touch it. Hopefully this will jumpstart me to pick up as I can in the future!
Now that most of us are working from home, finding more time to work our garden! Here are a few of the beds we got prepped and seeded last weekend😊 Hoping for lots of fruits, veggies, and herbs to share this year!
Connecting (virtually for now!) with people who I love and care about helps me process thoughts or stresses instead of internalizing them. Empathy from others, laughter, and sharing experiences keeps me feeling grateful for the lives we have no matter the situation. Here’s a photo of a zoom call I had with some friends over the weekend!