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April 3 - April 21, 2023
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Farhiya Abdullahi

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Farhiya's actions

Energy

Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives

Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.

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Community

Express My Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.

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Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

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Energy

Online Energy Audit

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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Community

Support A Sharing Economy

I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors, or classmates.

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Energy

Power Down the Computer

I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.

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Community

Volunteer in my Community

I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.

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Energy

Learn About Renewable Energy

I will spend 4 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.

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Community

Help Others

I will offer to help 8 person(s) who are in need each day.

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Energy

Organize a Course

I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as Powering a Bright Future, with classmate, friends, co-workers, or family.

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Community

Meet My Neighbors

I will meet 9 new neighbor(s) each day.

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Energy

Use an Energy Meter

I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.

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Energy

Support Resilient Powergrids

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write 3 letter(s) or email(s) per day to a public official or company to advocate for a more resilient power grid (e.g. microgrids, solar+storage).

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Community

Join my Student Government or Local Group

I will join my neighborhood association, student government, or another local group of decision makers.

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Energy

Heat and Cool Naturally

I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.

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Energy

Replace Manual Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.

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Waste

RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES

I will spend 8 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

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Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

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Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

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Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

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Energy

Switch to Cold Water

I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.

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Community

Support Native Communities

I will use the resource links provided below and spend 44 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.

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