Sustainable Innovation

Innovate for Tomorrow: Sustainable Solutions for a Thriving Planet

Innovation shapes a sustainable future. By exploring creative solutions, we can care for our planet in smarter ways. Whether you’re installing energy-saving tools or learning about sustainable materials, every action helps create lasting change for people and nature.

Learn about Sustainable Innovation

Innovation can create a more sustainable world. I will spend (___) minutes learning about new materials, technologies, ideas, or practices that help solve environmental challenges and improve our planet's future.
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What is Sustainable Innovation?

Growing the Green Economy through Sustainable Innovation

Sustainability and Abundance? A Futurist Explains How It Can Happen
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Learn about Regenerative Agriculture

Healthy soil, healthy planet. I will spend (___) minutes learning about regenerative agriculture and how it helps restore ecosystems, improve soil health, and combat climate change.
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Guide to Regenerative Agriculture

Find Certified Regenerative Products

Take Action to Support Regenerative Agriculture
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Learn about the Magic of Seaweed

Seaweed is a powerful ally for the planet. I will spend (___) minutes learning how seaweed can improve ocean health, capture carbon, support sustainable food systems, and inspire eco-friendly products.
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Learn the Basics of Seaweed - and Why It's So Important (Video)

Explore Actions You Can Take to Support the Magic of Seaweed

With the Right Tools, Seaweed Can Be an Important Piece of the Climate Puzzle
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Share a Sustainable Innovation Discovery!

Innovation thrives when we share ideas. I will share (___) sustainable innovation discoveries on social media or in the Ecochallenge feed to inspire others to explore creative solutions.
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10 Exciting Sustainability Innovations

Five Innovations Changing the World of Sustainable Products (Video)

21 Groundbreaking Innovations That Could Transform Our World
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Conduct a Plastics Audit

Reducing plastic use starts with awareness, and there are amazing innovations in materials to replace plastic! I will conduct an audit of the plastic products I use daily and identify items I can replace with sustainable alternatives.
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How to Do a Plastics Audit

Actions You Can Take to Reduce Plastics

51 Ways to Reduce Plastic Use or Completely Eliminate It!
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Choose a Product Made with Sustainable Materials

Every choice matters. I will purchase or switch to products made from sustainable or recycled materials to support innovation and reduce environmental impact.
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Eco-Friendly Alternatives for the Plastic in Your Life

How to Reduce Plastic Waste

Here's What I Learned from My Priviledged, Western Failure to Go Plastic Free for a Month
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Replace Old Bulbs with LED Bulbs

Energy-efficient lighting is a bright idea. I will replace (___) incandescent light bulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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The Best LED Light Bulbs from Wirecutter

Energy Star: Light Bulbs

Switching to LED Lighting: the Health, Financial and Environmental Benefits
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Explore Alternative Transportation Options

I will explore alternatives to using a car — such as walking, biking, carpooling, micro-mobility options, or public transit to reduce my carbon footprint. I will use alternative transit (___) miles per day.
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See Your Community's Walk and Bikeability Score

Learn about Micromobility Options

Environmental Justice and Transportation
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Support a Crowdfunded Sustainability Innovation

Small contributions can drive big ideas. I will support a crowdfunded sustainability project to help bring innovative, eco-friendly solutions to life and share the project on social media or on the Ecochallenge feed.
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Indiegogo: Green Tech Campaigns

Kickstarter: Sustainability Projects

Green Crowdfunding Platforms
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Advocate For Better Food Packaging

When companies and governments make large-scale changes to their products and practices, it makes sustainability more accessible to the masses, in turn creating further demand for sustainable products, and the cycle continues. I will advocate for improved, sustainable food packaging through petitions, letters, or by supporting brands that prioritize eco-friendly packaging - and share my advocacy actions on the feed.
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Advocacy Tools and Actions from Beyond Plastics

Plastic Campaign and Policy Resources

Seven Tips for Writing to Companies About Sustainability
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Invest in the Future of Sustainability

Sustainable investments shape a greener future. I will research and invest in companies, funds, or projects that supports sustainability, such as renewable energy, green tech, or sustainable practices. I will share more about who I supported with others on social media or in the Ecochallenge feed.
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How Can I Ditch Fossil Fuel Investments?

What You Need to Know About Impact Investing

What is Ethical Investing and Why Do It?
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Support Resilient Powergrids

A community can be brought to its knees without dependable power, often affecting the most vulnerable. I will write (___) letters or emails 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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Actions Items to Support Microgrids and Locally Produced Renewable Energy

Using Energy Storage to Improve Public Health in Disadvantaged Communities

The 4 Main Pillars of Enhancing Utility Grid Resilience
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Donate to or Support Low-Income Solar Initiatives

Clean energy should be accessible to all. I will support, donate, or volunteer to help programs that bring solar energy to low-income communities, helping create a more equitable and sustainable future.
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Get Involved: GRID Alternatives

Solar & Energy Justice For All

Short Film: Powering Communities
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CREATE A CUSTOM ACTION

Ideally, you’ll choose at least one measurable goal so that you can measure your success but there are no limits on what you can choose—so exercise your creativity!

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