I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Social Justice
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transport
Purchase a Carbon Offset
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
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
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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DAILY ACTIONS
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.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Materials
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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
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REFLECTION
QUESTION
TransportTest Drive an Electric Bike
Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you often drive short distances instead of biking or walking? If so, how might incorporating an electric bike into your lifestyle help you make more climate-friendly choices?
An electric bike can get you somewhere faster than a normal bike can and produces a lot less pollution than a car, I had so much fun test driving this bike!
My family has already installed one low-flow shower head and we might install another one but that is a really good way to reduce your water usage at home.
Each person in the United States uses about 80-100 gallons of water per day. We could be saving so much water if we do easy things like soak our dirty dishes in hot water, fix leaky faucets and many other easy things.
A round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2. What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?
When family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
Amy Shapiro 4/17/2019 2:36 PMThat sounds great! Don’t forget to purchase a carbon offset for your flights. You can find that challenge in transport.