Tag Archives: #OptToAct

November ❎ Week 52: Celebrate a year of action by joining REI to #OptOutside once again! What a year. Thank you for doing your part to leave the world better than you found it. From all of us at REI, … Continue reading →

November ❎ Week 51: Check the sustainability attributes of items you buy regularly. Have you considered how the products you use are made, and where they’re made? What about the impact those materials might have on the environment as they … Continue reading →

November ❎ Week 50: Set your thermostat one degree lower this week. An average American home uses 15 percent of its utilities in space heating, which can be a large source of fossil fuel consumption. More than 40 percent of … Continue reading →

November ❎ Week 49: Vote for life outdoors. Election Day is this Tuesday. Elections matter to the outdoors. So your vote matters. Take part: Nov. 1–7, 2020 — The Opt to Act Plan – 52 simple weekly challenges for a … Continue reading →

October ❎ Week 48: Attempt to create zero food waste this week. Food waste makes up 22 percent of the solid waste in U.S. landfills and it can take years to break down because there’s not usually enough air in … Continue reading →

October ❎ Week 47: If you don’t need it immediately, consider a slower shipping option. Yes, we all love the convenience of two-day shipping. But the environment may not: Fast, custom deliveries can require vehicles to take inefficient routes, according … Continue reading →

October ❎ Week 46: Read your voters’ pamphlet. Be informed on candidates’ environmental positions. Climate change is, beyond doubt, the biggest existential threat facing the outdoors. Consider candidates who support policies designed to combat and mitigate its effects in the … Continue reading →

October ❎ Week 45: Take a four-hour break from technology one day this week. (Sleeping doesn’t count.) Technology inherently uses energy but the real challenge this week is practicing mindfulness. Try using your four-hour break to better connect with friends … Continue reading →

September ❎ Week 44: Make sure you and three friends are registered to vote. One of the best ways to make your political voice heard is to register to vote in the 2020 presidential election, which happens on Tuesday, November … Continue reading →

September ❎ Week 43: Save money and water by installing water-efficient fixtures. Water-efficient fixtures can be used in toilets, urinals, showerheads and faucets to reduce the flow of water, allowing you to use at least 20 percent less water than … Continue reading →