Climate Challenges will be issued by your neighbors (not just teens – this is inter-generational) on a rotating basis, starting with challenges related to single-use plastics. Challenges will be issued via:
Travelling Surfboards: You will first notice the challenge on a surfboard in your neighbor’s front yard. The surfboards will move from house to house, depending on who is putting up the challenge.
Our Website, Facebook or Instagram page. On any of these sites, you can accept the challenge or not. You will also find lots of suggestions for how to fulfill the challenge. When the challenge has concluded, you can view our collective impact, and hear about overachievers.
Text or e-mail challenges will be issued by those who prefer to receive them that way.
What are some examples of challenges?
Challenges last for a few days to two weeks. They are intended to introduce a new idea, habit or experience and are accompanied with ltips on how to accomplish your goal. They are always introduced by one of your neighbors.
Examples are:
Turn down disposable utensils from restaurants and take outs.
Forgo saran wrap or plastic bags in your home for 1 week. A challenge like this would be accompanied by tons of information on alternatives.
Try a vegan dish you have never tried before. A challenge like this would be accompanied by some favorite recipes and info on the impact of red-meat consumption. Avoiding red meat is one of the most climate-friendly things you can do.
Sign a petition or attend a meeting about a local issue (or state or national)
Attend a specific rally related to social justice or environmental issues.
·Help in Get-out-the-Vote Efforts, with specific information on how to do it.
Participate in the Surfrider Beach Clean Up, with specifics on the exact date and how to sign up.
Try energy efficient alternatives for home. With tons of info on alternative.
Cut down driving by 20% for a week.
Go completely plastic free for one day (or two, or three). Not so easy.
Learn about composting (doing it is another thing altogether).