Claire Gregory
4/22/2019 4:21 PM
I find walking and biking to places a lot more fun than driving to places. It gives me time to reflect and be myself. Not only am I helping the environment, but I’m also helping myself.
Claire Gregory
"Save the bees!"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO7.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
Claire's actions
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
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.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 5 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 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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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Claire Gregory 4/22/2019 4:26 PMHappy Earth Day! I decided that taking some time to complete some challenges was a perfect way to celebrate. Remember, everyday is Earth Day! -
Claire Gregory 4/22/2019 4:24 PMHappy Earth Day! Participating in the EcoChallenge is a perfect way to contribute today! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Claire Gregory 4/21/2019 5:25 PMI can inform others about geothermal energy and talk to representatives. Since I’m a teenager, it might be hard to donate enough money to make a difference, but I can still do other actions.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Claire Gregory 4/20/2019 9:51 AMI try not to approach environmental issues with a negative attitude. Being upset has never helped me move forward, but I realize that it helps inspire others. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
Claire Gregory 4/20/2019 9:38 AMEnergy is very polluting, and by having smart thermostats I will use less energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, 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?
Claire Gregory 4/20/2019 9:30 AMNormalizing women working can help empower them to go out into the world and take action.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Claire Gregory 4/17/2019 6:18 PMI currently don’t pay enough attention to how much my diet impacts deforestation. I now know that I definitly need to, and I will start researching more about what other options are out there. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
Claire Gregory 4/17/2019 3:27 PMMany people don’t realize how important it is to reduce climate change. Not only does it effect animals and plants, but it effects humans too, especially minorities. We need to educate people and stand up for our planet and for the people being unjustly harmed by climate change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Claire Gregory 4/17/2019 3:21 PMMeat is very easy to get in North America. Many traditional American meals include a lot of meat. America just really loves meat.