Colorado Springs Challenge

SustainLane’s Local Action Challenge is a way for you to make a difference in Colorado Springs, and win prizes doing it! As world leaders prepare to hammer out a new climate treaty at the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen this December, the Hopenhagen movement inspires local, on-the-ground action in the US. Take the Local Action Challenge for Colorado Springs, and win prizes every week!

Each point you earn is an entry into that week's drawing for prizes from green business sponsors. Earn points by completing challenges from your city's list.

Here’s how to play:
1. Choose a challenge.
2. Take a photo of yourself completing the challenge.
3. Upload it.
4. Win a prize.
5. Repeat.

Step 1: Choose a Challenge

Phantom Power Draw!

Stop your appliances and electronics from drawing unnecessary power by unplugging things that you’re not using. Take a picture of yourself doing this and upload it! Read More »

Who Left the Tap On?

Turn off the tap after wetting your toothbrush/sponge/washcloth! Fresh water is precious. Save water and money by turning the tap off when not in use!
(Take a pic of yourself being diligent...and upload it!) Read More »

No Bag, No Cry

Bring your own bags when you shop, and choose neither plastic nor paper. Take a picture of yourself doing this and upload it! Read More »

Greenhouse Cooling

Cut down on emissions by walking or biking somewhere you’d usually use a car to get to.
(Take a picture of yourself with something you hadn’t noticed before on this route and upload it!). Read More »

Shop Local

Visit a nearby farmer’s market or store selling locally-produced food. Veggies and fruits that haven't traveled hundreds or thousands of miles to get to your table not only cut down on emissions, but taste great too.
(Snap a shot of yourself with a local farmer or grocer or with the delicious meal... Read More »

Go Au Naturale

Mix and use your own homemade, natural cleaners. (Try these). Take a picture of yourself doing this and upload it! Read More »

No Plastic Wrap For You!

Skip plastic wrap, baggies and ziplocks. Carry your lunch, picnic, or snack in reusable containers.
(Take a pic of yourself showing off your non-plastic wrap meal to a friend and upload it!). Read More »

Clean Those Coils

Clean your fridge coils! Help your refrigerator run efficiently, and save energy. (Here’s how). Take a picture of yourself doing this and upload it! Read More »

Convince Someone

Convince a friend to start using a reusable water bottle instead of buying bottled water.
(Take a picture of yourself mid-debate, or of you, your friend and the bottle once you’ve won her over to the green side and upload it!). Read More »

1, 2, Pick Up Sticks...

See how much garbage you can collect in 5 minutes by going to your city park or neighborhood. Bring a friend if you like, and race. (Take a pic of the victor and upload it!) Read More »

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