Good Stuff? - The Good Stuff? Challenge

Congratulations! You’ve reached the end of Good Stuff. We hope you’ve learned two important things as you’ve read through this guide: First, every product we use, from a CD to a plastic bag, has a lifecycle—it’s produced, used, and eventually disposed of. Because of this, our purchases can have real impacts on the health of our planet and its people, even when we can’t directly see or feel them. Second, each of us has an opportunity to improve the health of the environment through our own buying habits. Good Stuff contains many examples of ways we can “green” our purchases.

Before you put Good Stuff down, we’ve got a challenge for you. Try to take three actions that change the way you buy, use, or dispose of your “stuff,” or that encourage society at large to be more environmentally responsible. Changes could include buying more eco-friendly cleaning products, eating less or no meat, urging a company to support environmentally friendly practices, organizing an event in your community, or donating to an organization that promotes environmental causes. Flip back through the pages of Good Stuff for more ideas, and then decide on three actions that are right for you!

Good Luck!

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The staff here at Worldwatch wants to learn how your challenge goes. We’d love to hear stories and see photos of you taking action for a healthier planet. You can send us an email describing the Good Stuff challenges you’re taking on. Please e-mail us at worldwatch@worldwatch.org.

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