http://urbangleaners.org/
Julie Rocha
"Our mission is to provide high-quality park and recreation facilities, programs, services, and natural areas that meet the needs of the diverse communities we serve."
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Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
Land Use
Local Perennial Biomass
#51 Perennial Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
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.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
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.
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.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Julie Rocha 4/24/2019 12:33 PMA good way to donate left over food from events!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?
Julie Rocha 4/24/2019 12:29 PMBelow is a link of Portland based female owned businesses:
https://www.rachaelraymag.com/whats-new/female-owned-restaurants-and-businesses-portland
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Julie Rocha 4/24/2019 12:22 PMLearning about Electricity Generation today! -
Julie Rocha 4/22/2019 11:14 AMWe are on the home stretch let's go team. -
Julie Rocha 4/22/2019 11:14 AMWe are on the home stretch let's go team. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Plan to InsulateWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?