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Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Christopher Eco

Green Bees

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 372 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    105
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    17
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed

Christopher's actions

Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Advocate For Greener Vehicles

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Plan to Insulate

#31 Insulation

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport
    Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
    Christopher Eco's avatar
    Christopher Eco 4/17/2019 8:15 AM
    As a motorcycle commuter, aside from getting over 40 MPG in fuel consumption, I enjoy toll-free use of HOV and HOT lanes on I-66 and I-495 in the DC area.  I save time and money commuting by motorcycle. The cost of operating and maintaining a motorcycle is significantly less than a car.  New electric motorcycles are also offering better performance for real world use; increased range, shorter charging times, and lower cost.
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