Michael Conlan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,064 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO30gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO0.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO560milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO560milestraveled by bus
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO376pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO13zero-waste mealsconsumed
Michael's actions
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 2 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
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).
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 2 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 80 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.92 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 0 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Explore Other Transport SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Michael Conlan 4/24/2019 7:02 AMIt is interesting that telecommuting is being used more and more, and is becoming supported in business as a good alternative -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Choose Recycled PaperGood job on choosing recycled paper! How can you take your action a step further?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Research PeatlandsMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Michael Conlan 4/24/2019 6:52 AMI don't think about what we are preserving or gaining, but what cultural and historical changes are being made. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Explore Other Food SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Michael Conlan 4/24/2019 6:50 AMSilvopasturing is a strategy that still allows non-vegetarians an option -
Michael Conlan 4/24/2019 6:40 AMGave this a shot to see what it is about -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Stay on the GroundWhat was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Michael Conlan 4/24/2019 6:37 AMUsing GoToMeeting, live video, and conference calling, the day was more efficient without having to spend time in airport delays, and I was able to bill less to the project. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Public TransitHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Michael Conlan 4/24/2019 6:36 AMBy taking public transportation, I can rest, read, or catch up on work during the time I used to drive, which gives me more time back in my day.