I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Industry
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Farm Irrigation Efficiency
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Industry
Recycle Everything I Can
Recycling
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Industry
Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket
Refrigerant Management
I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Industry
Practice the 5 R's
Recycling
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS
Participant Feed
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Happy Earth Day! I've really enjoyed participating in the Ecochallege! Here are a few of the actions I've taken this month to help make a positive impact for the planet:
TEND A GARDEN (Climate Resilience) - I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Getting some plants started under a makeshift greenhouse in my garden.
PLANT TREES (Climate Resilience) - I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
This is the start of my tree planting...the holes take a lot longer to dig than I expected! 2 arborvitae trees planted, 12 more to go! :)
Getting some plants started under a makeshift greenhouse in my garden.PLANT TREES (Climate Resilience) - I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
