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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Martina Reilly

Moseley Architects

"Help provide a sustainable future for the next generation."

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participant impact

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    conversations
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    documentary
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    121
    gallons of water
    have been saved
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    lightbulbs
    replaced
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    18
    meatless or vegan meals
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    335
    minutes
    spent learning
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    person
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    public officials or leaders
    contacted

Martina's actions

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 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 10 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

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

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions

All Buildings and Cities Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Research Retrofitting Incentives

#80 Retrofitting

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

#36 Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Give a Microloan

#62 Women Smallholders

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Conduct Virtual Meetings

#63 Telepresence

I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.

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).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Advocate for Forest Protection

#38 Forest Protection

I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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

Participant Feed

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    Martina Reilly 4/22/2019 5:55 PM
    Happy earth day!  Such a beautiful day it was...I only wish I could spend more time outside!  Days like this I wish we had operable windows in the office...

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    Martina Reilly 4/19/2019 3:31 PM
    Got my tumbler compost bin! Hoping to find time this weekend to put it together.

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    Martina Reilly 4/18/2019 3:55 AM
    With my research on women owned businesses I learned that BFPE international is 100% women owned and located here in Maryland!  Cool stuff.  

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    Martina Reilly 4/16/2019 3:56 PM
    Been thinking a lot about the fire at Notre Dame.  The called the nave “the forest” because supposedly it took a forest of trees to build it.  Now it’s gone.  There are plans to rebuild and I wonder if they will do it in wood or steel.  What material will stand the new test of time?  What is the embodied energy involved in rebuilding with each scenario?  Regardless of how they rebuild, it will be a monumental task!

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    Martina Reilly 4/13/2019 8:01 AM
    Installed my toilet bank today; probably one of the easiest “green” things I’ve done so far...
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Install a Toilet Bank
    How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

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    Martina Reilly 4/13/2019 8:00 AM
    Finding ways to mitigate water on site is crucial for every property.  We are looking into planting super absorbent plants (like blueberry bushes) to help soak up water in our yard.  

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      Rebecca Berggren 4/15/2019 5:37 AM
      Elderberry is also great one to plant in wet areas. It's a native here in NC and can provide berries for the birds, jams and tonics.

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    Martina Reilly 4/08/2019 5:27 PM
    Had a project charrette today where the new design direction is to do affordable housing, get historic tax credits, and go near net zero.  Lots of challenges ahead, but I’m excited to take them on!  It’s hard to find strategies that support green, historic and affordable.  The biggest thing I can think of that applies to all three is taking advantage of natural daylight.  Any other thoughts/ recommendations?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Choose LED Bulbs
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

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    Martina Reilly 4/07/2019 10:45 AM
    Could not believe how hot the incandescent bulb got...looking forward to saving energy with my new LED bulbs!

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    Martina Reilly 4/06/2019 12:39 PM
    I won these inspirational books in a raffle at the Energy Summit I attended this week.  Which should I read first? 

    • Megan Beveridge's avatar
      Megan Beveridge 4/08/2019 2:27 PM
      I'd just go left to right! Start with Our Common Future and go from there!

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    Martina Reilly 4/06/2019 11:42 AM
    Been researching prices to get a toilet bank and leds to replace the bulbs in my ceiling fans.  Gotta love amazon.com.