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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Gabbie Batzko

Penn State Drawdown

"Doing what I can to make my environment healthier through both research and action "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 437 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    38
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    380
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    120
    minutes
    spent learning

Gabbie 's actions

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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    Gabbie Batzko 4/19/2019 7:17 PM

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    Gabbie Batzko 4/10/2019 7:18 PM
    Today was beautiful outside and it was around 70 degrees. I walked around campus and counted 10+ dogs, best walk yet! 

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    Gabbie Batzko 4/07/2019 7:38 PM
    Having a plant-rich diet is much easier than I expected it to be. I thought I would be substituting tofu or tempeh in for everything but I decided to try some new recipes instead! I made a veggie soup that will last me a few days with all of my favorite veggies and a few types of beans for some added protein. It tastes amazing and is a great substitute for a neat-based meal!

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    Gabbie Batzko 4/03/2019 3:27 PM
    Beautiful day for Walk #1! 
    Durham Park
    Appalachian State University campus 

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    Gabbie Batzko 3/30/2019 8:08 PM
    Had a strawberry banana smoothie with flaxseeds and chia seeds for breakfast and then carrots and popcorn for lunch. Vegetarian meals are easier than they look!!