Jordan Zimmermann
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 962 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO105gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO12lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO3.8locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO9.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO9.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO40minutesspent exercising
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UP TO26minutesspent learning
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UP TO87pounds of CO2have been saved
Jordan's actions
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 30 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 8 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 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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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Jordan Zimmermann 4/24/2019 6:50 AM"Enough is as good as a feast." - Mary Poppins -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Advocate For Greener VehiclesHow does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?
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Jordan Zimmermann 4/24/2019 6:47 AMI had fun being involved in this and researching things for the eco-challenge. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Public TransitHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Jordan Zimmermann 4/24/2019 6:46 AMI lived abroad for 1 year and fell in love with not having a car. I love the connections I have made, bus friends, etc. I am supporting improved public transit in Boston. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Jordan Zimmermann 4/24/2019 6:45 AMIn Europe people turn off the water in the shower when they are not actively using it. I am going to try this. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Jordan Zimmermann 4/24/2019 6:44 AMI am motivated by using the food so that I am not wasting resources, including money! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Jordan Zimmermann 4/17/2019 6:06 AMMy neighbors lost my recycling bin, so I am ordering a new one and going to advocate that we prioritize recycling in my building. I'll give my neighbors some recycle trash bags to use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Jordan Zimmermann 4/17/2019 6:05 AMI am choosing vegetarian instead of meat meals for lunch at places that use local farmers.