Be prepared for whatever life throws at you with One Planet Life’s November challenge
So much to do, so little time! The holiday season is right around the corner, and it’s the perfect time to start planning. The end of the year is full of feasting, gift-giving, and other special events with the people you love. Celebrating is important, and it doesn’t have to take a toll on the environment. One Planet Life’s Gathering and Gifting Challenge is designed to help you reduce your waste, create greener eating habits, and gift sustainably.
Reduce your stress by being a smart planner.
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the state of our planet and our current climate crisis, especially when coupled with the added pressure of an impending holiday season. Spending time with loved ones is well worth the effort, but there is much to do before they arrive. And if you live in an area where weather events may impact those plans, you want to make sure you’re prepared.
Being prepared is smart, whether you’re expecting climate-related weather patterns or just a flurry of holiday guests. This month’s focus is all about being ready for whatever life throws at you.
Spending time together can still be sustainable.
Special events and traditions may seem to be at odds with your carbon reduction goals. But they don’t have to be! Maximize your impact by planning holiday gatherings with the planet in mind. Create a beautiful tablescape with items already found in your home or found from your local thrift shop. Plan a veggie-forward menu to wow your guests, and encourage them to bring their own reusable takeaway containers for leftovers.
Gifting and gift wrapping can be so wasteful. Practice conscious consumerism by choosing a gift that is unique, consumable, or thrifted. Or consider giving an experience or donating to a cause your loved one cares about. If you are going to give a gift, utilize recycled or reusable materials to wrap it up.
Winter storm or severe weather event? No problem.
Gathering supplies to be prepared for a severe weather event is important, and can be life saving. While you may not have control over the climate event, you can make a plan to keep you and your loved ones safe. Having the right tools can make a huge difference. Later this month, OPL will unveil a curated list of recommended supplies for hiking, camping, electrical outages, emergency situations, and more. They also make practical gifts!
Join One Planet Life’s Gathering and Gifting Challenge today!
Celebrate sustainably this holiday season with our November challenge! Make small changes to reduce your waste every day in the kitchen, and plan future gatherings and special events with the planet in mind. Registered participants will receive a set of challenge-specific Joyful Changes added to their existing sustainability journey. Join today!
The Gathering and Gifting Challenge includes various Joyful Changes that can help you celebrate more sustainably. You can track your Action Item progress on the One Planet Life app. This month’s activities include swapping paper napkins with cloth napkins, eating more vegetarian meals, supporting small businesses and local artisans, wrapping gifts in recyclable or reusable packaging, and more!
Track Your Progress Easily with the One Planet Life App
To sign up for the Gathering and Gifting Challenge, tap the “Challenges” tab at the bottom of the One Planet Life app. When you tap “Join Challenge,” a set of temporary, challenge-specific Joyful Changes will appear in the Life Center tab for you to complete. Challenge items are indicated by a trophy icon, and are separate from any existing journey-specific Joyful Changes you may already have in your Life Center.
Completed an activity? Get credit for your hard work and track your progress by tapping the radio button next to the Joyful Change. Then watch all your sustainable habits add up! And don’t forget to check out the Challenge leaderboard periodically to see how participants are progressing!
