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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Sam Kanlong

EcoChallenge Rhinebeck

"#TRYIN' TO RECYCLE"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 805 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    300
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    4.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    45
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    45
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    104
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    15
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    tree
    planted

Sam 's actions

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Use Public Transit

#37 Mass Transit

I will use public transit 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.87 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions

All Buildings and Cities Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Research Heat Pumps

#42 Heat Pumps

I will spend at least 3 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Launch a Recycling Program

#56 Industrial Recycling

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Sam Kanlong 4/24/2019 1:23 PM
    lets go Rhinebeck!!!!!!!!!!

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    Sam Kanlong 4/24/2019 1:21 PM
    I have 795 points we are all doing so good
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Choose Recycled Paper
    Good job on choosing recycled paper! How can you take your action a step further?

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    Sam Kanlong 4/24/2019 12:57 PM
    yes I could I could buy metal straws 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport Use Public Transit
    How has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

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    Sam Kanlong 4/24/2019 12:55 PM
    I think it is important to transport publicly and save energy
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Launch a Recycling Program
    How can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?

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    Sam Kanlong 4/24/2019 12:53 PM
    getting a compost program for the community
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

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    Sam Kanlong 4/10/2019 1:37 PM
    how much water we use a day

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    Sam Kanlong 4/10/2019 1:30 PM
    I have 565 points and hopefully get more


    • Chantal  Collins's avatar
      Chantal Collins 4/22/2019 8:53 AM
      Sam: You have to log on!!  you can fill in up to 4 days that you missed.  hurry hurry!

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    Sam Kanlong 4/04/2019 5:06 PM
    I completed my daily challenges and watched new videos to learn more about heat pumps and the benefits of silvopasture.

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    Sam Kanlong 4/04/2019 5:01 PM
     I completed my daily challenges and watched videos to learn more