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Welcome to Drawdown EcoChallenge!

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Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 3 - April 24, 2019
Sue Beam's avatar

Sue Beam

WSP USA

"Hoping to help the world by a few simple actions!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 462 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    10
    people
    helped
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    135
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    10
    donations
    made

Sue's actions

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers

#6 Educating Girls

I will donate 10 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.

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.

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

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 10
DAILY ACTIONS

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).

COMPLETED
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?

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    Sue Beam 4/24/2019 8:01 PM
    I definitely learned things I didn’t know where happening in the world and how I can make a difference.  If we all just even a little bit, collectively it is huge.  
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    Sue Beam 4/22/2019 1:11 PM
    OK Team 2 days left!  Let's get to NUMBER 1!!!
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    Sue Beam 4/22/2019 1:06 PM
    I bought my Mom an Easter lily and happened to notice on the label that it was a women-owned company!  
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
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    Sue Beam 4/19/2019 11:03 AM
    I have never had of this term before.  The biggest advantage is helping to save our planet.  And to do so by planting more trees seems like a win overall.  And, who knows, maybe the cattle will like having trees around to lay in the shade.  :-)

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    Sue Beam 4/11/2019 12:42 PM
    I am happy to share that I have scored 250 points so far!  

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    Sue Beam 4/09/2019 9:59 AM
    Today I read about UN Women programs and the Planet 50-50 by 2030 movement.  You and read more at:
     http://www.unwomen.org/en/get-involved/step-it-up 

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    Sue Beam 4/08/2019 12:45 PM
    I didn't think to check in over the weekend, but hopefully this post will help our team with a few points!

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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Women and Girls
    Globally, 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?
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    Sue Beam 4/05/2019 6:53 AM
    There is a great link to shop at women-owned businesses when you click on this challenge card:

    https://www.womenownedlogo.com/buy-women-owned-directory/

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    • Siri Vikan's avatar
      Siri Vikan 4/05/2019 8:24 AM
      This is such a great resource! Thank you for sharing! 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Women and Girls
    In what other ways could you help girls overcome health barriers to being able to attend school?
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    Sue Beam 4/05/2019 6:45 AM
    I can't imagine not being able to go to school, or to participate in life, due to having my period.  I feel this is a great cause and I will donate again in the future to help these girls.
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    Sue Beam 4/05/2019 6:43 AM
    This challenge says to make a donation of 10 Femme kits.  I donated one.  I hope that's OK!
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