Community Engagement: Participate in environmental initiatives

Key Results

• Plant 50 trees in local parks using resources from Arbor Day Foundation
  Start value: 0, Target value: 50, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Reduce household plastic use by 30% in 6 months using tips from Plastic Free July
  Start value: 0, Target value: 30%, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Participate in 6 community recycling drives using Recycle Coach
  Start value: 0, Target value: 6, Notification frequency: End of Month
• Volunteer 20 hours at local environmental organizations using VolunteerMatch
  Start value: 0, Target value: 20, Notification frequency: Monthly
• Reduce household energy consumption by 15% in 3 months using tips from Energy.gov
  Start value: 0, Target value: 15%, Notification frequency: Every 6 months
• Participate in 3 beach or park clean-up events using Keep America Beautiful
  Start value: 0, Target value: 3, Notification frequency: Annually
• Install 5 water-saving devices in the home using guidelines from WaterSense
  Start value: 0, Target value: 5, Notification frequency: Every 2 months
• Donate $200 to local environmental conservation projects using GoFundMe
  Start value: 0, Target value: $ 200, Notification frequency: End of Month

Initiatives

• Organize a local tree-planting day using resources from Arbor Day Foundation
  Partner with the Arbor Day Foundation to plan a tree-planting event in your community, providing saplings and planting guidelines.
• Start a neighborhood recycling program with tools from Recycle Coach
  Use Recycle Coach to set up and promote a neighborhood recycling program, educating residents on proper recycling practices.
• Coordinate a local clean-up event for parks or beaches using Keep America Beautiful
  Arrange a clean-up day in local parks or beaches, organizing volunteers through Keep America Beautiful’s resources and tools.
• Launch a composting workshop using information from the U.S. Composting Council
  Host a workshop to teach community members about composting, using guides and materials from the U.S. Composting Council.
• Organize a “No Plastic Week” challenge using social media and Canva
  Design and promote a challenge to reduce plastic use for a week, creating informative posts and tips using Canva.
• Host a local wildlife conservation talk with speakers from World Wildlife Fund
  Invite experts from the World Wildlife Fund to give a talk on wildlife conservation and how the community can help.
• Develop a neighborhood carpooling program using CarpoolWorld
  Set up a carpooling initiative in your neighborhood using CarpoolWorld to reduce traffic and carbon emissions.
• Implement a local “Adopt-a-Street” program using tools from AdoptAStreet.org
  Start an “Adopt-a-Street” initiative where community members can volunteer to keep their street clean, using resources from AdoptAStreet.org.
• Launch an e-waste collection drive with guidance from e-Stewards
  Arrange an e-waste collection event for old electronics, using e-Stewards to ensure proper recycling and disposal.