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Welcome to Drawdown EcoChallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Drawdown EcoChallenge expert in no time!

EcoChallenge.org
Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 3 - April 24, 2019
Glenn Cherrits's avatar

Glenn Cherrits

EcoChallenge Rhinebeck

"Working to get our State Senator straightened out. Sue Serino is an enemy of the environment; her wrong thinking and voting does more damage than we can fix with our EcoChallenge work. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 457 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    person
    helped
  • UP TO
    10
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    195
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    6.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    3.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted

Glenn's actions

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 6
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

Action Track: Social Justice

Give a Microloan

#62 Women Smallholders

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Advocate for Forest Protection

#38 Forest Protection

I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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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    Glenn Cherrits 4/21/2019 2:39 PM
    We're gonna save a little gas and support our local economy by seeing our movies at the Red Hook Lyceum and NOT the new Kingston movies (based in a state far away). We're gonna support our neighbors in Red Hook!!!
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    Glenn Cherrits 4/15/2019 9:53 AM
    There's lots and lots of uninformed talk of the Green New Deal. I decided to take a few minutes and read the actual Green New Deal document. Whether you agree or disagree with the Green New Deal, It's worth taking less than 5 minutes to read the actual text. It's not what most people seem to think it is.   It's just sensible recommendations. Read the actual Green New Deal here.
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      Chantal Collins 4/18/2019 5:42 PM
      Thanks for sharing this!!
      Can you consider going on your profile and adding pictures to banner and avatar to earn more points for team?  Add a mission statement too if you could please!! Thanks for supporting the EcoChallenge 
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    Glenn Cherrits 4/13/2019 7:36 PM
    Told family about EcoChallenge yesterday. They said they weren't quite getting it. Today Jen came home from shopping and said she was about to buy plastic forks for school lunches but thought of EcoChallenge and decided the kids can do a little extra work and bring real forks that they can bring home and wash. She said she might be "getting" what EC is about. She is, indeed. I think. A small thing but exactly the right spirit!
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    Glenn Cherrits 4/13/2019 10:56 AM
    Hudson and Keillor are gonna use Spring Break to get their computers busy with the EcoChallenge... (instead of with Fortnite).  We're requiring it.
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      Chantal Collins 4/13/2019 2:26 PM
      That is wonderful!  Every bit counts. 
      Would you and your family consider putting pictures and mission statements on your profiles? It adds point to the individuals and the  team. Thanks so much and keep up the great work
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    Glenn Cherrits 4/12/2019 6:31 AM
    Thinking about drawdown. Talking it up. Watching Our Planet on Netflix for inspiration.
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