I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Buildings and Cities
Express My Support
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS
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?
Learned how satisfying the unmet needs of family planning can alleviate problems both individually and globally. Less unwanted pregnancies, less mouths to feed, less resources taken.
Did my 60 minutes learning about the pros and cons of micro wind generation. Different styles, prices, considerations for what you are planning, and some generators don't even have blades like a fan would. Very weird concept, but if it works so be it.
Made dinner and the only waste accumulated were the bones. Also, a bag of glass bottles and plastics I have been saving for the last four days have been recycled
