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Volunteer in My Community

I will volunteer (___) hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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VolunteerMatch

Create the Good

Helping people, changing lives: 3 health benefits of volunteering
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Support Local Wildlife

I will take one action to support local wildlife, such as adding a food or water source, creating shelter/habitat, preventing light pollution, eliminating bird strikes, or another action.
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17 Tips for Making Your Backyard Wildlife Friendly on a Budget

Backyard Enhancement for Wildlife

How Light Pollution Impacts Wildlife & How You Can Help
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Explore My Community

I will learn one new fact about my community each day (history, geography, local wildlife, resources, programs, current issues, goals, etc.)
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The Extraordinary Benefits of Community

12 Reasons to Connect to YOUR Community
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DAILY ACTION
Plant Trees

I will plant (___) tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard. Check out resources for which tree species are best to plant in your area.
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How to choose and plant a tree

Tree Campus Healthcare

TED Talk: Shubhendu Sharma on How to Grow a Forest in your Backyard
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Support Pollution Reduction

I will spend at least (___) minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
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EPA: MYEnvironment

AirNow
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Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and/or meat from a local farmers market or food co-op to make (___) locally-sourced meals.
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Find Your Local Farm and CSA here

Local Food Systems: Clarifying Current Research

Local Food Directories
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Use Reusable Bags

I will refuse (___) of single-use paper or plastic bags each day by bringing my own reusable bags or carrying purchased goods another way.
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How to reduce the impacts of single-use plastic products

The World Counts: Plastic Bags Used Per Year

Hard-to-Recycle Plastics – Facing The Challenge
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Support Diverse and Locally-Owned Businesses

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at (___) diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.
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Health Systems Announce Commitment to Increase MWBE Spending by $1B to Improve Supplier Diversity & Build Community Wealth

Americans Willing to Spend More When Shopping Locally
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Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, or walking and biking instead.
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Sustainable Transportation: Eco-Friendly Commuting Options

Commute Cost & Carbon Emissions Calculator

Green transport and cleaner mobility are key to meeting climate goals
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Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up (___) piece(s) of litter each day.
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The Importance of Picking Up Garbage

"I tried to pick up all the trash in my neighborhood."

What you can learn from picking up trash

5 Ways to Make Your Cleanup More Sustainable
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Donate Items

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating (___) items.
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6 Donating Dos and Don'ts

Purging Old Clothes? Here's How to Responsibly Donate and Repurpose Your Castoffs.

Donate Stuff
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Drive Electric

I will reduce my transportation footprint by driving (___) miles by EV instead of gas-powered vehicle.
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Are electric vehicles definitely better for the climate than gas-powered cars?

10 Ways to Squeeze the Most Driving Range from an EV

Electric Vehicle Benefits and Considerations
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Support a Sharing/Reuse Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors, or purchase items second-hand to reduce resource use.
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Why you should buy everything used

How to Set Up a Neighborhood Sharing Network
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DAILY ACTION
CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

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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