EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Ahaha Ahah

Marist Red Foxes

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,052 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

donations

made
UP TO

24

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

8.0

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

4.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

60

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

30

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

60

miles

traveled by bus
UP TO

120

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

56

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

zero-waste meals

consumed

Ahaha's actions

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will spend 20 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Go by Bike

#59 Bike Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.55 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Stay on the Ground

#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Plan to Insulate

#31 Insulation

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Research Heat Pumps

#42 Heat Pumps

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Fix Leaky Faucets

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Donate

#21 Clean Cookstoves

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transport

Improve a Bus Stop

#37 Mass Transit

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Fund Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Use Public Transit

#37 Mass Transit

I will use public transit 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.74 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Support Women-Owned Businesses

Globally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?

Ahaha Ahah 4/24/2019 9:57 AM

If you support women more, you support the community more and therefore the community and people will be happier.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Learn about the Need for Family Planning

What did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!

Ahaha Ahah 4/24/2019 9:56 AM

It helps me understand how hard it can be to be a parent, or family member if you desire to make everything perfect and functional.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Fund Family Planning

When family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?

Ahaha Ahah 4/24/2019 9:56 AM

Because you want everyone in the family to feel like they have a part in the decision making process and the family itself.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Improve a Bus Stop

How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

Ahaha Ahah 4/24/2019 9:55 AM

You can provide transportation on a bigger scale, rather then on a single individual scale. It is more efficient for people and the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Stay on the Ground

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

Ahaha Ahah 4/24/2019 9:55 AM

In order to avoid more air travel in the future, one would have to take less trips. or rather, take a train.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Test Drive an Electric Bike

Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you often drive short distances instead of biking or walking? If so, how might incorporating an electric bike into your lifestyle help you make more climate-friendly choices?

Ahaha Ahah 4/24/2019 9:54 AM

Electric bikes may not be as efficient as a normal bike, but it is certainly better than a car.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Use Public Transit

How has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

Ahaha Ahah 4/24/2019 9:53 AM

It allows me to not use my car more, therefore less emissions are being transmitted. But it gives you a more broad view and understanding of society.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

How do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?

Ahaha Ahah 4/24/2019 9:52 AM

I try to remain calm, but we must know that climate change is a serious issue. If we continue to do nothing, we will feel the consequences.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

Ahaha Ahah 4/24/2019 9:52 AM

since there is a variety of water systems like rivers and streams, I would hope we as a region or country go towards water and solar energy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Fix Leaky Faucets

What are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?

Ahaha Ahah 4/24/2019 9:51 AM

Don't leave the water running when brush your teeth, take shorter showers and do not take baths, try using less water when washing your clothes and dishes.

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