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Watch the short video below to learn the basics. You'll be an One Healthcare Ecochallenge 2025 expert in no time!
I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
I will replace (___) incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
I will spend (___) minutes learning about how indoor air quality impacts health and commit to taking one action to improve indoor air quality in my living space.
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Hand washing dishes can use more energy and hot water than running a full dishwasher. To save water, I will scrape instead of rinsing dishes before loading them into the dishwasher, and only run it when it is full.
DAILY ACTION
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
I will spend at least (___) minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!
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