Joseph Miller
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
Joseph's actions
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 3 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 1 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 1 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
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
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 1 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 1 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Electricity Generation
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
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).
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 QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Spread the Word about Energy AlternativesWhat inspiration and wisdom can you gather from your family, faith, or community traditions that would help you in both communicating about and addressing our most pressing energy issues?