

Angela Dellinger
"Trees are a gift of life"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO420milestraveled by bus
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UP TO330minutesspent learning
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UP TO300gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO22zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO570minutesspent exercising
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO69pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO22meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO420milesnot traveled by car
Angela's actions
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
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
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 35 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.74 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 4 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Food
Donate
#21 Clean Cookstoves
I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Angela Dellinger 4/24/2019 2:15 PMGrowing up in a small town in Texas, we didn't really have public transportation, other than the school bus. Even in Houston, options were pretty limited and most people drove - parking was rarely an issue. I always wished there were better public transportation options because I don't really like driving in traffic, and it seemed so much more efficient. I'm grateful to have convenient public transportation into Seattle.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
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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?
Angela Dellinger 4/22/2019 10:32 AMIn North America, we have a long history of abundance of animal meat product availability which I believe has contributed to the high consumption of meat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Angela Dellinger 4/22/2019 10:28 AM
It informs how much and how frequently we purchase certain items in order to avoid waste. -
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?
Angela Dellinger 4/22/2019 10:25 AMSmaller portions allow you to control overall food intake which improves your health.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
Angela Dellinger 4/22/2019 10:24 AMAs we replace our appliances, continue to buy the most energy efficient appliances on the market.