Chris Hershiser
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,204 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO535gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO46locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO260minutesspent exercising
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UP TO150minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0peoplehelped
Chris's actions
Women and Girls
Make School More Affordable
#6 Educating Girls
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
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
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 75 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
Action Track: Social Justice
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 2 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 45 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
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.
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.
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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Chris Hershiser 4/10/2019 9:17 AMI am so proud of our school. Keep it up everyone. -
Chris Hershiser 4/08/2019 1:02 PMThis week worked on fixing one of our toliets so that it would be low flow and not leak as much. -
Chris Hershiser 4/05/2019 11:56 AMI wonder how much this challenge actually helps out the environment. -
Chris Hershiser 4/05/2019 11:56 AMI wonder how much this challenge actually helps out the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Toilet BankHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Chris Hershiser 4/03/2019 1:30 PMI live in the great lake region... however my area has a multistate/ country treaty detailing how much water can be used. The Chicago area uses more than its alotted amount and pays a penalty on all of the excess water that is used. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?
Chris Hershiser 4/03/2019 1:27 PMLosing weight... not having that awful over stuffed feeling... also better digestion. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Research Cement AlternativesConcrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Chris Hershiser 4/03/2019 9:36 AMI have noticed that the environment is changing quite rapidly. Bulbs are pushing their way out of the ground. Red wing blackbirds are disruptful. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
Chris Hershiser 4/03/2019 9:34 AMI think that it will allow my home to become much more efficient. Also I will be able to look at the climate of my house from any location. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Chris Hershiser 4/03/2019 9:32 AMI would like to look at SMART systems that will help remind my household or just turn off the lights when no one is in the room.