FAQ

1. What are the next start dates?
March 22nd to March 26th

2. How long will the project take?
Five days, Monday through Friday

3. Can I do this alone?
Sure, but we recommend doing it with at least one friend.

4. How many days do I have to participate?
Do as many as you can, but like most challenges in life, the more you put into it, the more you’ll get out of it.

5. What if some of the activities are impossible for me to do?
If a challenge is truly impossible, don’t sweat it.

6. How will taking these small steps have any real impact on climate change?
Every small behavior change you make or every political action you take adds to a growing wave of change and influences your community to get on the ball!

7. Do I have to be a hippie, activist, granola eater to participate in the experiment?
No. And that stereotype is so passe’.

8. What if I need to use a car to get to around?
You don't need a car. Get a bus schedule.

9. I’m really into this project, but my roommates don't want to join in. How do I lower my impact without driving my roommates crazy?
Find positive small ways to engage the people in your life. Cook a local meal for them, carpool with them for the week or organize a TV-free game night.

10. I live in an area that doesn’t offer recycling. How can I participate in the trash phase?
Try to avoid buying anything that needs to be recycled, such as plastic bottles, and turn glass jars into travel mugs (like Colin did) or pencil holders. For all phases of the experiment, it’s best to see what resources you have available and to use your creativity to make the most of them. You can always recycle at the local YMCA thrift store on North Main street.

11. I don’t really have time for this project but I want to do something. What can I do to help the planet and maintain my busy schedule?
Look through the no impact man website for some tips and advice, http://noimpactproject.org/

12. I have to use my computer for work all day every day, how can I take part in the Experiment?
We completely understand that most of us depend on computers for school. We are not asking you to fail your classes and go back to the land. This Experiment is about making realistic behavior changes. If you can power down over the weekend or at night that’s great! If not, don’t sweat it.

*Taken from the No Impact Man blog