
- 25-DAY STREAK
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Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
LED Lighting
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 3 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Macroalgae Protection and Restoration
I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.
Public Transit
I will use public transit 10 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Multiple Solutions
I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 3 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 20 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 100 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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