Christine Hogue
"Crush climate change!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 2,060 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO4.0donationsmade
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UP TO315gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO420milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO420milestraveled by bus
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UP TO340minutesspent exercising
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UP TO210minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO1,168pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
Christine's actions
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Action Track: Social Justice
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Transport
Purchase a Carbon Offset
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 10 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Land Use
Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.
Food
Donate
#21 Clean Cookstoves
I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Women and Girls
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Electricity Generation
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 13.69 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.
To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Christine Hogue 4/24/2019 7:51 AMI can't believe this is the last day of the EcoChallenge. What a ride! I end feeling inspired and challenged to do more. Thanks for the experience.-
Christine Hogue 4/24/2019 10:32 AMYou weren't too shabby either, Lauren, with your 1200+ points! :)
We ALL kicked butt. -
Lauren Kottwitz 4/24/2019 8:33 AMYou totally kicked everyone's butt! Way to gooooooooooo!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Christine Hogue 4/24/2019 5:54 AMBy learning about what other people are doing to slow climate change, participating in activities like this challenge and doing everything I can to do right by the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social Justice Learn about Local Indigenous PracticesWhat did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
Christine Hogue 4/23/2019 4:24 PMAs my mom (one of my teammates on the HR Climate Coolers) pointed out, the Sami people of the Nordic Arctic have done an amazing job at managing land. Their ability to adapt to environmental change is based on a deep understanding of the land, coupled with traditional knowledge. The main thing we can apply is developing a symbiotic relationship with the land. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Purchase a Carbon OffsetA round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2. What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?
Christine Hogue 4/23/2019 5:15 AMStay local, use telecommute options, find ways to offset carbon if you really need to travel. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Communicate With My Elected OfficialsWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Christine Hogue 4/22/2019 8:59 AMTheory is fine, but I am most motivated by seeing things in action. So what inspires me most is often seeing, reading and learning how other people are making a difference on energy issues. -
Christine Hogue 4/22/2019 7:16 AMHappy Earth Day! Everyone in this challenge is making an impact on climate change. -
Christine Hogue 4/21/2019 7:20 AMI’ve seen (and agreed with) a common theme from from many EcoChallenge participants - I am already doing many of the recommended actions. But the EC has been invaluable about highlighting other simple actions I can take to slow climate change. Thank you! -
Christine Hogue 4/20/2019 9:11 AMWhat a beautiful Saturday to get out there for a daily walk! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Christine Hogue 4/20/2019 9:10 AMThe most important thing we can do is to make a virtual participants feel welcome and included. Make sure were including them in discussions and encouraging their feedback. -
Christine Hogue 4/19/2019 4:54 PMWe are heading into the homestretch, team. Thank you all for inspiring me!