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Barb Pexa / Spring 2022

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14. Test your knowledge of regenerative agriculture and take the quiz! 15. Individual and small group cleanups can have a major positive impact on your community. For us to make global change, we must have local action. Organizing your own cleanup? Here are some tips! 16. Most people by now know that single-use plastic grocery bags are going the way of the dinosaurs. Although they are billed for their "convenience," they are extremely inconvenient for the planet. Pledge to use a reusable grocery bag. 17. Plastic pollution can create big problems for human and ecosystem health. Everyday actions, however, can lessen the problem. Learn about simple ways you can act to combat plastic pollution every day. 18. Teach-ins play a significant role in providing communities with the knowledge they need to advocate for a cleaner, more secure future. Plan an effective teach-in that will bring your community together and tackle local climate challenges! 19. Fight food waste by composting! Learn how you can make a difference right in your own backyard. 20. A Billion Acts of Green are happening across the planet. From students in classrooms to organizers in their communities to officials in government there are ways for anyone of any background to make a difference. Add your act of green. 21. Change your paper bills to online billing. You'll be saving trees and the fuel it takes to deliver your bills by truck. Donate to The Canopy Project today to help save our forests! 22. Encourage your school or organization to serve more plant-based meal options and to educate students or employees about the impacts of animal agriculture on our food system. 23. Convince your school district or office building to choose reusable utensils, trays, and dishes in the cafeteria. Take the pledge. 24. Send a letter or call your local elected leaders, urging them to ban plastic bags and other single-use plastic items. 25. Action requires education. Test your knowledge of climate and environmental literacy. 26. Help protect pollinators by pledging to go pesticide-free! We need pollinators to ensure the persistence of our crop yields and ensure healthy sustainable ecosystems now and in the future. Sign the pledge to limit the use of harmful pesticides in your garden. 27. Save the butterflies and bees! Help contribute to meaningful scientific research on pollinator populations through the Global Earth Challenge mobile application. It's as easy as snapping a picture.

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