So far, forty university campuses, and about 25,000 students have experienced their own No Impact Experiments. These experiments have been enthusiastically received not only in environmentally aware areas, but also in areas that have traditionally been a hard place for the environmental movement to reach. Our goal is not to make participants politically progressive but to inspire them to pressure the leaders of their own parties to support crucial environmental legislation. This program is in high demand and we plan to expand the program to reach more universities and students.
Question 1: I consciously keep consumption at a minimum.
Question 2: I try to share an item with a neighbor before I buy a new one.
Question 3: I try to avoid buying products with packaging.
Question 4: I volunteer regularly with an environmental organization.
Question 5: I participate in events organized by environmental organizations.
Question 6: I share information with my friends and family about how they can help the environment.
Participant feedback shows that No Impact Weeks:
• Inspire students to change their majors and even their careers.
• Expose thousands (even those who do not participate in the weeks) to a campus or community-wide discussion on sustainability.
• Cause permanent changes on college campuses and in communities: starting farmer’s markets, changes in building operations, food services and more.
• Bond together groups of like-minded individuals inspired to create change within their own spheres of influence. These sustainable communities last long after the No Impact Week ends.
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