EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Grayson Early

Woodstock Day School

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
644 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

18

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

45

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

80

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Grayson's actions

Transport

Test Drive an Electric Bike

#69 Electric Bikes

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Stay on the Ground

#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

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

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Test 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?

Grayson Early 4/24/2019 12:01 PM

I don't usually drive short distances ever, I walk when I can

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Grayson Early 4/04/2019 10:01 AM

DO EVERY ACTION YOU CAN TO SAVE THE ENVIRONMENT :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?

Grayson Early 4/04/2019 9:43 AM

I think we're lucky enough to be in a community that has very few social barriers compared to others around us. But I feel one of the constant barriers for such in every community is respect.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

In 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?

Grayson Early 4/04/2019 9:37 AM

I think it's the amount of money is made off of it. Which goes to show how greedy humans are and why we're in this position of climate change now.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

How do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?

Grayson Early 4/04/2019 9:14 AM

Whenever I feel concerned or fearful I make sure I do everything I can to stop myself from adding to the litter and pollution that has lead us to the place we are in climate change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Composting

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?

Grayson Early 4/01/2019 9:29 AM

Most of my motivation roots more from the foods and seeds we're just throwing away, someone took the time to grow that, cook that, and there are people that need it way more than us.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Stay on the Ground

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

Grayson Early 4/01/2019 9:25 AM

The trip hasn't been taken yet but i'm sure driving will probably better and more fun. And to avoid planes you might want to avoid leaving continents :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Go Paperless

What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?

Grayson Early 4/01/2019 9:24 AM

For my senior project, I'm showing that rather than throwing clothes away you can upcycle and reuse the clothing. Or even simply donate it to stores like Goodwill or Salvation Army.

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Grayson Early 4/01/2019 9:06 AM

Help the environment!! If not for you, then for your kids! and their kids!

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