Pam Camara
4/19/2019 1:37 PM
Better health for now and the future of my aging body!
Pam Camara
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 820 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO230minutesspent learning
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UP TO57plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO40meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0donationmade
Pam's actions
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Action Track: Social Justice
Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers
#6 Educating Girls
I will donate 1 Femme Kit(s) to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Pam Camara 4/16/2019 3:33 PMHabit, convenience, cultural 'norms' of a country with a history of cattle consumption. This says we go for the easy, quick things. Perhaps, with more evidence of how this high meat consumption is not only bad for personal, but also world, health and food equality, these norms might change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Pam Camara 4/16/2019 3:30 PMOnly thing in list I use with some regularity is plastic bags. I have been bringing more of my re-useable bags cloth or paper bags when I shop. I also try to avoid any coffee in a cup other than my washable ones. -
Pam Camara 4/14/2019 3:31 PMResearching women-owned businesses has been INSPIRING! So much happening. During our book club time I learned much on how the impact of anything women-related (especially supporting education and family-planning) was some of the best action we can take.-
Steve Dunning 4/15/2019 7:59 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Pam Camara 4/14/2019 3:21 PMMost interesting thing: an affirmation that Kai's work in the field of city planning toward improving transit in cities could have greatest impact.
Various things I can attempt to do personally: telepresence, ride-sharing, and look at the possibility of a hybrid car when it's time for that. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
Pam Camara 4/07/2019 11:44 AMI will research solar panels, get NYSERDA audit, and look into on-demand hot water heating come summertime.-
Robin Shornstein 4/07/2019 4:20 PM
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Pam Camara 4/06/2019 4:17 PMThough I am conscious of doing things for Drawdown each day, and am even more conscious of many impacts in each day than I usually am, I seem to be forgetting to come on here and check in. That's my daily challenge in days coming! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsGlobally, 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?
