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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!
"Reducing 90% plastic from my life!"
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 will spend at least 20 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 replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
I will save up to 4 gallons (15 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?