Dyan Albano

I will read the Ecochallenge feed each day and comment on posts by people who I don't know, but whose content inspires or interests me.

I will repair an item, such as clothing or an appliance, for myself, a friend, family member, or neighbor.

I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for every day.

I will help others in need and prevent useful items from going to landfill by donating 10 items.

I will avoid sending food waste to the landfill by composting my food scraps.

I will promote a positive environment and uplift others by performing 1 random act(s) of kindness.

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

I will reflect on how I am feeling and express myself through writing, art, music, physical activity, or another creative way to enhance well-being

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.

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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I will keep 2 disposable cup(s) and/or bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle, cup, or mug.

I will promote equity and support my community by purchasing items at 10 diverse- and/or locally-owned businesses.

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 adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.

I pledge to take one action that improves the sustainability of my organization in 2025. It can be an action from this challenge or another action that improves resource stewardship.

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