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Jaime Desormeaux 4/24/2020 8:25 PMConnecting with life, even if the life form doesn't talk, will always have the potential to create more joy.
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Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Earth Day Ecochallenge expert in no time!
"I care about the amount of CO2 released into our atmosphere from big companies and suburban neighborhoods, and I want to slow it down."
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
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 spend at least 30 minutes learning about how our oceans support life on Earth by producing oxygen, regulating climate, and providing habitat, food, and jobs.
Create something: a poster, song, lyric, poem, drawing, dedicated to the environment, climate change, or a specific topic related to climate change.
We change or the climate does. 🌎🌿🌱 Create a TikTok video #ForClimate. Show us the impacts of extreme weather and then share how you're going to make a difference. BE CREATIVE! Be sure to tag #ForClimate
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
I will scrape, rather than rinse, dishes before loading into the dishwasher and only run the dishwasher when it’s full.
I will connect with at least 1 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
I will honor the first days of spring by taking a picture of something in nature and posting it somewhere, ideally on social media.
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 20 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
If possible, I will avoid sending 2 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.