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Challenge

Buy Local Food

Shop at a farmer’s market or store selling locally-produced food that hasn’t traveled hundreds or thousands of miles to get to your table. (Snap a shot of yourself with a farmer or grocer).

Kansas City, MO

Local Challenge

Buy Local

Buy locally-produced food, preferably locally-produced organic food

Louisville, KY

Local Challenge

Buy Local

Patronize one of Louisville’s multitude of farmers’ markets – eat healthy, support the local economy, and reduce transportation emissions. (Get a pic at the market, and see if a farmer will pose with you!)

Chicago, IL

Local Challenge

Buy a Barrel

Disconnect downspouts and add a rain barrel

Washington, DC

Local Challenge

Buy Recycled

Buy products with high recycled content for your home or office. (Take a photo of yourself with your recycled materials product…)

San Francisco, CA

Local Challenge

Buy Energy Star

Commit to buying appliances that have the Energy Star label on them. This national standard identifies the most energy efficient models of dishwashers, refrigerators, and all appliances. When shopping for new appliances or the next electrical gadget, ask for the Energy Star rated models.

Washington, DC

Local Challenge

Think Global, Buy Local

Support local green businesses, including farmers markets. (Take a pic of yourself at a locally-owned biz, at the the farmer’s market, with a farmer, or in front of local produce at the grocery store!)

Cleveland, OH

Local Challenge

Buy Efficient Appliances

Replacing older appliances with Energy Star appliances can significantly reduce your electricity bill and your carbon footprint. Start with the refrigerator, which uses the most electricity in an average home.