Carrie Gibbons
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 495 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO34meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO167minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0personhelped
Carrie's actions
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
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
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
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).
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 120 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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.
Women and Girls
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
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