Eco-Challenge Checklist

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2	Week 1:	Food and waste
3	Subcategory	Action	Links
4	Food justice
5		If you live in the NorthEast, sign onto the sustainable food systems pledge from New England Food Solutions	https://foodsolutionsne.org/the-food-solutions-new-england-pledge/
6		Voluntneer your time or donate to a local food pantry
7		- Volunteer or get involved with Root Causes at Duke	https://wfpc.sanford.duke.edu/student-groups/root-causes
8		- Volunteer or get involved with the Campus Pantry Collaborative at Duke	https://dukegpsc.org/resources-for-students/community-pantry/
9		- Organize a food drive among friends and family for the holiday season
10		Use this map to gain awareness of food deserts near you	https://www.ers.usda.gov/data-products/food-access-research-atlas/go-to-the-atlas/
11	Dietary changes
12		Calculate your "foodprint" using one of these calculators!	https://www.earthday.org/foodprints-calculators/
13		I will reduce the amount of red meat that I consume	If this seems like an overwhelming change think about making a SMART goal - ex) I will go meatless 2 days a week, I will be vegetarian at lunch for the next month, I will try to be vegetarian for a 2 week trial period
14		I will reduce the amount of white and other meat that I consume
15		I will reduce the amount of non-meat animal products that I consume
16	At the grocery store
17		I will purchase locally sourced products and attend my local farmer’s market
18		I will choose organic products and ingredients
19		I will choose Fair Trade products	Search for Fair Trade products
20		I will search for and attend a Zero Waste market using this guide	https://www.litterless.com/wheretoshop
21		I will plan my meals and grocery list ahead of time to prevent purchasing items that I don’t need
22		I will buy "ugly" vegetables and fruits to save foods that might otherwise get thrown out
23		I will visit the nearest farm and find out who produces my food
24	Reduce plastic consumption
25		I will pick at least one single-use plastic item that I use regularly and research a more sustainable alternative
26		I will store extra food in reusable to-go containers
27		I will use a reusable bag when making purchases at the store	Plastic bag stats
28		I will carry and use a reusable water bottle
29		I will carry around reusable utensils
30		I will carry a reusable straw or otherwise refuse single-use plastic straws
31		I will wrap gifts this holiday season with zero waste wrapping techniques.	Furoshiki Wrapping Ideas and How-To's
32	Reduce consumption in general
33		Take/buy only what I need from the store or dining center (for Duke students)
34		Set printer default to double-sided printing
35		Save one-sided paper for scratch paper and informal printing
36		I will go paperless
37		- Take electronic notes for classes
38		- Opt into paperless billing
39		- End unwanted mail subscriptions
40		- Opt out of junk mail
41		I will look into sustainable fashion alternatives	Where to buy sustainable clothing?
42		Do laundry in full loads, use cold water, and hang-dry items to reduce water consumption
43		Turn off water while brushing teeth and shaving
44		Set a regular shorter shower time (aim for 5 minutes) or take “Navy showers”
45		Follow @jhanneu or other sustianbility accounts on Instagram for tips on inclusive, sustainable, low waste living
46	Food composting
47		I will avoid sending food waste to landfills for at least 3 days by composting my food	Don’t know how to compost? Learn how!
48	Recycling
49		I will play this game to learn how to recycle in Durham!	https://durhamnc.gov/862/Recycling
50		I will research which materials are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community and recycle only those items	What’s wrong with recycle contamination?
51		I will make a recycling cheat sheet detailing what can/can't be recycled so that my housemates and I can continue to properly sort items
52		I will recycle all of my paper (with the exception of neon colors)
53		I will locate nearby facilities that handle hard-to-recycle products like batteries and electronics
54	Personal waste audit
55		I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash for one week to learn how much I send to the landfill	How to do a waste audit? Learn how!
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