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Ecochallenge provides many resources to engage and motivate a community. Take a moment to review tips or participate in a webinar. If you’re spreading the word in your community, be sure to make use of our free media kit that provides Social sharing tips, as well as downloadable graphics, posters, and other assets to bolster your efforts!

Local Option Sales Tax Referendum. Proponents of this option say it's the best way to ensure minority representation on the council. District-only elections generally produce candidates who are focused on neighborhood issues. Opponents of this system say council members won't have an incentive to care about the districts they don't represent.

Cheese; because of the versatility and Cheese can be used in so many dishes, like lasagna, pizza, and burgers, making it a constant staple in my diet.

That collective action starts when we take just one positive, measurable action. Those actions become habits when you can see, touch and feel the positive impacts of your behavior. That first moment of action becomes a movement when you connect with others, celebrate your achievements, and create a culture of change. As the dots are connected,...

Alternatives to plastic bags include reusable bags made of cotton, canvas, or jute; biodegradable and compostable bags; and single-use paper bags. For food storage, options like beeswax wraps, reusable silicone bags, or glass and stainless steel containers are excellent alternatives.

Rather than focusing solely on the outcome (saving water), a more powerful approach is to focus on becoming the type of person who is water-efficient. With each action, you are reinforcing this new self-perception. Tell yourself, "I am the type of person who is mindful of my water use."

Water from a drain flows through your home's pipes to a larger sewer line beneath the street, which carries it to a local wastewater treatment plant where it is cleaned. After treatment, the reclaimed water is released into a nearby river, which flows into the largest local body of water, likely the French Broad River. The French Broad River...

One way to reduce your impact on nature outdoors is to stay on marked trails, which prevents erosion and protects plant life. This helps preserve the environment for others by maintaining the health and integrity of the ecosystem, ensuring that trails remain stable and that delicate vegetation is not damaged for future visitors.

So, what did I learn from my visit to the recycling center? In this day of ensuring that we have profits and keeping costs low, we need to remember that we have the responsibility to be sustainable consumers and to encourage our local governments to increase the focus on recycling even though it may not be the cheapest option. We can help by...

Replaced my Dads toilet valve inside the tank this past weekend. It would run occasionally run ( fill with water ) and was wasting water. I purchased a replacement a Toilet Water Repair Kit. Replacing was not that bad; I first turn off the water supply and flush the toilet to empty the tank. Then, disconnect the water supply line and remove...