EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Matthew Ormsby

Moseley Architects

"committed to conservation today for a better future"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
748 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

hour

volunteered
UP TO

105

minutes

spent learning

Matthew's actions

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 2

#5 Tropical Forests

I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Local Perennial Biomass

#51 Perennial Biomass

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Restore Wetlands

#52 Coastal Wetlands

I will volunteer 1 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 20
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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Learn about Temperate Forests

As you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?

Matthew Ormsby 4/22/2019 10:16 AM

you have to start by trying and trying comes from caring. hearing and seeing the impact negative actions take on our communities can feel overwhelming; how can one person really make a difference if no one else does. however, knowing that there are others out there that do can and together we can make a difference keeps me hopeful.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Local Perennial Biomass

Climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe states that "The reason we care about climate change is because it affects the people and places that we care about." What is happening (or will happen) in your area that will affect the people and places you care about?

Matthew Ormsby 4/22/2019 10:12 AM

sea level rise is one of the greatest threats to the places I care about.

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Matthew Ormsby 4/22/2019 5:38 AM

three more days. let's finish strong!

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Matthew Ormsby 4/18/2019 2:06 PM

i need to spend some time learning about bio mass and tidal energy

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Matthew Ormsby 4/17/2019 5:28 AM

It's easy to do a smaller plate when you have so little time to eat...

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Matthew Ormsby 4/16/2019 10:31 AM

just over a week to go, everyone keep up the good work!

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Matthew Ormsby 4/16/2019 10:28 AM

check-ins are tough, but a good way to stay on track

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Matthew Ormsby 4/12/2019 6:34 AM

I am unable to add extra challenges to my dashboard. anybody else having this problem?

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Matthew Ormsby 4/12/2019 6:28 AM

has anyone figure out a better way to bring fruits and veggies home from the grocery store? I can't stand the plastic bags. reusing often doesn't work

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- Matthew Ormsby 4/22/2019 10:18 AM
  
  thanks, Jamie. i'll look into these.
  
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- Addy Davidson 4/12/2019 9:06 AM
  
  Jamie Wallace, I want to "Like" your post, but there are no buttons. LIKE!
  
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- JAMIE WALLACE 4/12/2019 6:44 AM
  
  I used to take these with me to the grocery store and they work really well!
  
  https://brandless.com/products/net-market-tote?utm_source=google&utm_medium=g&utm_content=295083722633&utm_campaign=1563429014&utm_term=&gclid=Cj0KCQjw7sDlBRC9ARIsAD-pDFrAbvpQbqvdi1TEhptLHpHN2AI7eamOAS4hGkgUWUEgb8aF3jn46NYaApDvEALw_wcB
  
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Matthew Ormsby 4/12/2019 6:27 AM

thankful for the forest friendly food 2 challenge...too many tempting chocolate items around the office.

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