Sustainability Challenges

Take on comprehensive challenges addressing deforestation, water scarcity, biodiversity loss, and climate change. Build sustainable habits and make a measurable impact on our planet.

Meatless Week
Hard
High Impact
Food

Go vegetarian for 7 days to significantly reduce your food-related emissions.

Potential CO2 Savings: 15.4 kg CO2e
Eat Local Challenge
Medium
Medium Impact
Food

For one month, ensure 50% of your food comes from local sources within 100 miles.

Potential CO2 Savings: 8.2 kg CO2e
Zero Food Waste Week
Medium
High Impact
Food

Plan meals carefully and use all food purchased for one week without any waste.

Potential CO2 Savings: 12.1 kg CO2e
Organic Agriculture Support
Medium
Medium Impact
Food

Buy only organic produce for one month to support sustainable farming practices.

Potential CO2 Savings: 6.8 kg CO2e
Green Commute
Hard
High Impact
Transport

Avoid using your personal car for commuting for one week. Use public transport, bike, or walk.

Potential CO2 Savings: 25.3 kg CO2e
Bike to Work Month
Hard
High Impact
Transport

Cycle to work every day for one month, promoting sustainable transportation.

Potential CO2 Savings: 45.7 kg CO2e
Carpool Champion
Medium
Medium Impact
Transport

Organize carpools for all your trips for two weeks, reducing individual vehicle use.

Potential CO2 Savings: 18.9 kg CO2e
5-Minute Shower Challenge
Easy
Medium Impact
Water

Keep your showers under 5 minutes for a whole week to combat water scarcity.

Potential CO2 Savings: 3.2 kg CO2e
Rainwater Harvesting
Hard
Medium Impact
Water

Set up a simple rainwater collection system and use it for plants for one month.

Potential CO2 Savings: 5.4 kg CO2e
Greywater Reuse Challenge
Medium
Medium Impact
Water

Reuse water from washing dishes and clothes for garden irrigation for two weeks.

Potential CO2 Savings: 4.1 kg CO2e
Energy Saver Sprint
Medium
High Impact
Energy

Reduce your electricity consumption by 15% for one week.

Potential CO2 Savings: 11.7 kg CO2e
Renewable Energy Advocate
Hard
Very High Impact
Energy

Switch to a renewable energy provider or install solar panels for your home.

Potential CO2 Savings: 150.0 kg CO2e
Phantom Load Eliminator
Easy
Medium Impact
Energy

Unplug all non-essential electronics when not in use for one month.

Potential CO2 Savings: 7.3 kg CO2e
Native Species Garden
Medium
High Impact
Biodiversity

Plant only native species in your garden for one season to support local biodiversity.

Potential CO2 Savings: 9.6 kg CO2e
Pollinator Paradise
Medium
High Impact
Biodiversity

Create a bee and butterfly-friendly garden with native flowering plants.

Potential CO2 Savings: 8.8 kg CO2e
Wildlife Corridor Creator
Hard
High Impact
Biodiversity

Connect fragmented habitats by planting native species along property boundaries.

Potential CO2 Savings: 12.4 kg CO2e
Tree Planting Champion
Medium
Very High Impact
Forests

Plant 10 trees in your community to combat deforestation and improve air quality.

Potential CO2 Savings: 220.0 kg CO2e
Paper-Free Month
Medium
Medium Impact
Forests

Go completely digital for all documents and communications for one month.

Potential CO2 Savings: 6.2 kg CO2e
Sustainable Wood Only
Easy
Medium Impact
Forests

Only purchase FSC-certified wood products for three months.

Potential CO2 Savings: 4.7 kg CO2e
No Single-Use Plastic Bags
Medium
Medium Impact
Waste

For one month, refuse all single-use plastic bags when shopping.

Potential CO2 Savings: 3.8 kg CO2e
Zero Waste Week
Hard
High Impact
Waste

Produce no landfill waste for one week by reusing, recycling, and composting everything.

Potential CO2 Savings: 14.2 kg CO2e
Repair Café Champion
Medium
Medium Impact
Waste

Fix 5 broken items instead of buying new ones, promoting circular economy.

Potential CO2 Savings: 8.9 kg CO2e
Plastic-Free Ocean Protector
Hard
High Impact
Ocean

Eliminate all single-use plastics for one month to protect marine ecosystems.

Potential CO2 Savings: 11.3 kg CO2e
Sustainable Seafood Only
Medium
High Impact
Ocean

Only consume sustainably sourced seafood for two months to protect ocean biodiversity.

Potential CO2 Savings: 7.6 kg CO2e
Carbon Offset Investor
Easy
High Impact
Climate

Purchase verified carbon offsets equivalent to your monthly footprint.

Potential CO2 Savings: Variable
Climate Action Advocate
Medium
Very High Impact
Climate

Contact local representatives about climate policy and attend one climate event.

Potential CO2 Savings: Systemic Impact

Global Environmental Challenges

Deforestation

10 million hectares lost annually

Water Scarcity

2 billion people lack safe drinking water

Biodiversity Loss

1 million species at risk of extinction

Every challenge you complete contributes to addressing these critical environmental issues.