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Go Green Challenge - Individual

Hey kids! Be sure to only pledge if you plan to begin an action and BEE honest about the actions you are already doing. Be sure to get permission from an adult (parent, teacher, group leader) before you participate and ask someone to help you with the challenge.

To remind you of the actions you have pledged to do, you can print out the challenge by clicking here. *Remember to use recycled paper in your printer and print on both sides too.

Get ready, have fun, complete the challenge and GO GREEN!

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1. “Buy Less” is Best: Reduce your GHGs by 50 kg/year!

Hurray for smart shoppers! Tons of junk ends up in the garbage, so try buying things that will last a long time and don’t have lots of packaging. Purchase second hand items, share, trade, rent and borrow.

I pledge to start buying less “stuff” by shopping more for what I need rather than what I want.
I already buy less “stuff” by shopping more for what I need rather than what I want.
I’m not going to try this challenge right now.

2. Recycle for Real: Reduce your GHGs by 125 kg/year!

Landfills full of garbage release LOTS of green house gases. Properly sort your recyclables and waste to cut down the amount of trash you throw away to the dump.

I pledge to start putting my recyclables and waste into the correct bin at home, at school and in the community.
I already put my recyclables and waste into the correct bin at home, at school and in the community.
I’m not going to try this challenge right now.

3. Cool Compost: Reduce your GHGs by 40 kg/year!

Composting is like recycling your food! Every time you compost, you make a difference to improve soil and water quality while saving tons of waste from going to the landfill.

I pledge to start composting ALL of my food scraps and other organics in green bins at home, at school and in the community.
I already compost ALL of my food scraps and other organics in green bins at home, at school and in the community.
I’m not going to try this challenge right now.

4. Cut Back on the Car: Reduce your GHGs by 125 kg/year!

Driving cars creates a lot of pollution on our planet. Luckily, there are many “green” ways to travel around town. Try walking, biking, taking the bus or carpooling instead of getting a ride in a car.

I pledge to start cutting back on the car 3 times a week on my way to places like school, stores, community centres, parks, sports practices or anywhere I usually drive.
I already cut back on the car 3 times a week on my way to places like school, stores, community centres, parks, sports practices or anywhere I usually drive.
I’m not going to try this challenge right now.

5. Be an Energy Saver: Reduce your GHGs by 40 kg/year!

Beware of Phantom Power! Remember to turn off and unplug everything that is not in use since TVs, chargers and appliances that are plugged in still use electricity even when they’re off.

I pledge to start saving electricity by always turning off lights, TVs and computers when they are not in use at home, in the classroom and at community centers.
I already save electricity by always turning off lights, TVs and computers when they are not in use at home, in the classroom and at community centers.
I’m not going to try this challenge right now.

6. Air Pollution Solution: Reduce your GHGs by 60 kg/year!

Idling gets you nowhere! Remind drivers that exhaust from cars is full of very dangerous chemicals that pollute the air we breathe and it is also expensive since it wastes fuel.

I pledge to start encouraging my family never to leave the car running for more than 10 seconds unless in traffic. I can ask my bus driver too!
I already encourage my family never to leave the car running for more than 10 seconds unless in traffic. I ask my bus driver too!
I’m not going to try this challenge right now.

7. Turn Down the Temp: Reduce your GHGs by 190 kg/year!

One degree makes a difference! Lower the temperature on the thermostat at night or when no one is home and only use air-conditioning when you really need it. This is an easy way to greatly reduce the energy used for heating your home.

I pledge to start encouraging my family to lower the thermostat and turn off the air-conditioning whenever possible.
I already encourage my family never to leave the car running for more than 10 seconds unless in traffic. I ask my bus driver too!
I’m not going to try this challenge right now.

8. Mm mm, Meatless Munchin’: Reduce your GHGs by 880 kg/year!

Holy cow! Most of the meat we eat comes from factories that create more green house gases than all the planes, trains, cars, trucks and boats in the world combined! Try to have one meatless day each week.

I pledge to start not eating meat at least one day each week.
I already do not eat meat at least one day each week.
I’m not going to try this challenge right now.

9. Take Back the Tap: Reduce your GHGs by 130 kg/year!

Did you know that tap water is better for you and for the planet? Compared to bottled water, it is cleaner, safer to drink and also free! You can replace hundreds of plastic water bottles with just one reusable one.

I pledge to start refilling a reusable bottle instead of drinking bottled water.
I already refill a reusable bottle instead of drinking bottled water.
I’m not going to try this challenge right now.

10. Be Washing Wise: Reduce your GHGs by 150 kg/year!

Cool! Cold water cleans laundry just as well as hot water, and it saves a ton of energy. Be a washing warrior and ask your family to use eco-friendly detergents too!

I pledge to start encouraging my family to save energy by using cold water to wash clothes instead of hot.
I already encourage my family to save energy by using cold water to wash clothes instead of hot.
I’m not going to try this challenge right now.

Thank you for completing the Go Green Challenge! All of your eco-actions and pledges for the planet make a huge difference to help reduce green house gases and keep our earth COOL.

Now, click the GO button to see your total GHG score and find out how "green" you are!