Inbox Sweep Challenge 

Challenge: Delete 50 emails 

Purpose: One email contributes 4 grams of CO2.[1] By deleting at least 50 emails, we can delete almost 200 grams of carbon. Reduce your carbon footprint this month with a push of a button.   

1.  Take a screenshot of your inbox before deleting emails 
2. Delete emails 
3. Take a screenshot after cleaning up your inbox 
4. Write a few words about how you feel participating in the challenge 
5. Email the two screenshots, your statement, and the country you’re from to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org 

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Instagram. When talking about WeLoveU’s Clean Action inbox challenge on Instagram, please add the following hashtags: #CleanupEveryDay #CleanAction #WeLoveU

Walk & Ride Challenge  

Challenge: Walk or ride a bicycle instead of driving distances less than 2.5 miles at least once a week

Purpose: Reduce carbon emissions by walking or cycling.

If 45% of all travel less than 4 miles were completed by walking or cycling instead of driving, carbon emissions would decrease by 264 million pounds in one year. [1] 

1. Walk or ride a bicycle less than 2.5 miles at least once a week 
2. Snap a selfie or take a screenshot of your route.
3. Post your photo(s) to Instagram. In your caption, include your country and how you feel participating in the challenge or email the photo and caption to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org 
4. Complete the Walk and Ride Challenge questionnaire linked here 

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Instagram. When talking about WeLoveU’s Clean Action Walk & Ride challenge on Instagram, please add the following hashtags: #Walk_Ride #CleanAction #WeLoveU 

If you participated in January’s Inbox Sweep Challenge, please fill out the post-challenge survey.

Recycling Challenge  

Challenge: Separate your recyclables like paper, plastic, and aluminum from waste materials and discard them properly.

Purpose: By recycling for one month, there is potential to reduce 16 pounds of carbon emissions, which is equivalent to planting almost 1.5 trees.  

1. Watch “The Recycling Challenge Is the Answer!” video
2. Take a photo participating in the recycling challenge  
3. Upload your photo(s) to Instagram with your country name and a few words about how you feel participating in the challenge or email the photo and caption to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org 

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Instagram. When talking about WeLoveU’s Clean Action Recycling challenge on Instagram, please add the following hashtags: #Recycling #CleanAction  #WeLoveU 

Pull the Plug Challenge  

Challenge: Unplug home appliances when not in use.

Purpose: By unplugging electric appliances when not in use for one month, one person can reduce 1,050 grams of carbon dioxide.

1. Take a photo participating in the Pull the Plug challenge  
2. Upload your photo(s) to Instagram with your country name and a few words about how you feel about participating in the challenge, or email the photo and caption to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org 

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Clean Action Instagram. When talking about WeLoveU’s Clean Action Recycling challenge on Instagram, please add the following hashtags: #CleanAction  #WeLoveU 

Plogging Challenge  

Challenge: Pick up litter when you’re walking, working out, or enjoying a picnic.

Purpose: By picking up trash and litter when you’re out every day for one month, one person can reduce 150 grams of carbon dioxide.

1. Snap a selfie next time you pick up litter when walking or running outside, or enjoying a picnic.
2. Upload your photo(s) to Instagram with your country name, a few words about how you feel about participating in the challenge, and include the hashtags #CleanAction and #WeLoveU, or email the photo and caption to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org. 

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Clean Action Instagram.

Plastic Upcycling Challenge  

Challenge: Reuse two pounds of plastic waste to make a new product

Purpose: By upcycling two pounds of plastic into a new item, we can reduce nearly 1.8 pounds of carbon dioxide.

1. Snap a photo of your upcycled creation.
2. Upload your photo(s) to Instagram with your country name, a few words about how you feel about participating in the challenge, and include the hashtags #CleanAction and #WeLoveU, or email the photo and caption to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org. 

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Clean Action Instagram.

BeBRAVE (Bring Reusables Always for Visits Everywhere) Challenge  

Challenge: Bring reusable containers at least four times in July when shopping at supermarkets or eating out instead of using disposables.

Purpose: We can reduce half a pound of carbon dioxide by using reusable containers four times a month.

1. Watch the “BeBRAVE Challenge with All Family” video.
2. Snap a photo or record a video (less than 15 seconds) using reusable containers.
3. Upload your photo(s) or video clips to Instagram, or email attachments to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org with your country name and a few words about how you feel about participating in the challenge. Include the hashtags #CleanAction and #WeLoveU

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Clean Action Instagram.

Summer Vacation Clean Action Challenge

Challenge: Practice one clean action of the nine listed above

Purpose: We can reduce about one pound of carbon dioxide by practicing all nine clean actions.

Before going on your trip:

• Unplug unused appliances
• Check your car’s tire pressure, if applicable.

While traveling:

• Use public transportation, if applicable.
• Avoid overpacking with unnecessary belongings

At your destination:

• Use reusable bags or utensils
• Eat all your food to avoid food waste
• Pick up litter while walking or jogging (Remember our plogging challenge?)
• Recycle
• Keep the indoor temperature around 78°F

How to participate? It’s simple!

1. Snap a photo participating in one or more clean actions
2. Upload your photo(s) to Instagram with your country name and a few words about how you feel about participating in the challenge. Include the hashtags #CleanAction and #WeLoveU, or email the photo and caption to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org.

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Clean Action Instagram.

TayoTayo* Challenge

*Tayo is a Korean word that means to sit on or transport.

Challenge: Carpool or use public transportation at least once when commuting or traveling long distances.

Purpose: We can reduce about 20 lbs. of carbon dioxide by switching to public transportation or carpooling.

1. Snap a photo while participating in the TayoTayo Clean Action challenge.
2. Upload your photo(s) to Instagram with your country name and a few words about how you feel about participating in the challenge. Include the hashtags #CleanAction and #WeLoveU, or email the photo and caption to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org.  
3.  

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Clean Action Instagram.

Empty Your Plate Challenge

Challenge: Eat all the food on your plate, and if you have leftovers, make sure to store them and eat them later!

Purpose: We can reduce nearly seven pounds of carbon dioxide by reducing 20% of food waste.

1. Snap a photo while participating in the Empty Your Plate Clean Action challenge.
2. Upload your photo(s) to Instagram with your country name and a few words about how you feel about participating in the challenge. Include the hashtags #CleanAction and #WeLoveU, or email the photo and caption to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org.  
3.  

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Clean Action Instagram.

Bring Your Own Cup Challenge

Challenge: Use a reusable cup instead of disposable cups for beverages.

Purpose: We can each reduce nearly a pound of carbon dioxide when we switch to reusable cups for one month.

1. Snap a photo while participating in the Bring Your Own Cup Clean Action challenge.
2. Upload your photo(s) to Instagram with your country name and a few words about how you feel about participating in the challenge. Include the hashtags #CleanAction and #WeLoveU, or email the photo and caption to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org.  
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Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Clean Action Instagram.

Stairsday Challenge

Challenge: Use stairs instead of elevators at least four times a month. Going up or down four floors or more is counted as one time.

Purpose: We can each reduce carbon dioxide when we switch from elevators to stairs. It’s also better for our health!

1. Snap a photo while participating in the Stairsday Clean Action challenge.
2. Upload your photo(s) to Instagram with your country name and a few words about how you feel about participating in the challenge. Include the hashtags #CleanAction and #WeLoveU, or email the photo and caption to cleanaction@intlweloveu.org.  
3. Display the Stairsday Challenge poster in your home, workplace, school, or government agency, if possible.

Note: Selected submissions will be displayed on the International WeLoveU Foundation’s Clean Action Instagram.