EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Riley Perdue

Ashley High School Community

"I am doing what I can to help reverse climate change, one step at a time!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
646 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

14

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

95

minutes

spent learning

Riley'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 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

#36 Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

COMPLETED
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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Choose Better Wood Products

#38 Forest Protection

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Communicate With My Elected Officials

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Riley Perdue 4/24/2019 6:54 PM

Final stretch! Try to get one more challenge in. Thanks for being on this year’s team! I hope you learned something to apply to in your daily life. I sure did. Check out the total impact for some neat stats on the worldwide impact of the EcoChallenge!

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Riley Perdue 4/21/2019 8:32 PM

Wanted to share with everyone, found a search engine that plants trees when you search the web! It’s called Ecosia :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Research Cement Alternatives

Concrete 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?

Riley Perdue 4/21/2019 8:31 PM

Finding out more is as easy as a Google search! I think another material that has a bigger carbon footprint is shampoo & conditioner. The making of the bottles, chemicals, and final product create a larger footprint than most think. In fact, many people have stopped using them altogether, instead using alternatives like vinegar and baking soda. Just be aware of what you use!

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Riley Perdue 4/20/2019 3:01 PM

Spring break has kept me from checking in, but I’m not gonna give up! I’m sure it’s prevented you from doing your challenge, but know that’s okay! I’ve been doing lots of research outside of the challenge. Lots of progress within my family, as I have been talking to them about avoiding plastics and single-use products. I’m becoming more aware of what I use and what I throw away. That in itself, isn’t a challenge. It’s all about doing what you can do. Let’s have a few more successes in the last few days!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

What is the most exciting solution you explored? Why is it exciting to you?

Riley Perdue 4/05/2019 4:35 PM

I think the most exciting electricity solution is solar because of how efficient it is (one can MAKE money after a few years of installation) and how quickly is growing as an electrical source!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Smaller Portions

Fun 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?

Riley Perdue 4/04/2019 5:55 PM

Eating smaller portions can help reduce food waste, but there are other benefits to it as well. An obvious benefit is health. One can eat less and lose weight if that is their goal. Smaller portions and regulating how much food is bought from the store can also help reduce the amount of food that gets wasted, which currently is about 1/3. Buying less food also means saving money to spend on other things.

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Riley Perdue 3/18/2019 6:05 PM

Hello everyone! Sydney and I are hoping to try and bring the spirit of the EcoChallenge to our community! We are excited to show everyone what can be done to help reduce our carbon footprint. Thanks to you all and have fun with the EcoChallenge!

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