

Marie Ellsworth
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,168 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18milestraveled by bike
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO22conversationswith people
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UP TO19meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO28pounds of CO2have been saved
Marie's actions
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity Generation
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.54 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
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.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 4 friends, family and/or colleagues.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Marie Ellsworth 4/12/2019 5:46 PMNo, I have not heard of Silvopasture before. This is a great use of land! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
Marie Ellsworth 4/12/2019 5:32 PMA good environment for our future children and a clean atmosphere. Also healthy animals and food without toxins -
Marie Ellsworth 4/12/2019 5:08 PMwasted no food today and had no food with meat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Marie Ellsworth 4/11/2019 7:30 AMA single flight produces three tons of CO2 per passenger-
Lily Raper 4/11/2019 8:31 AM
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Marie Ellsworth 4/11/2019 7:25 AMI'm so happy so many people are doing this! It's really saving the earth! -
Marie Ellsworth 4/09/2019 5:30 PMOMG! WDS IS IN FIRST PLACE!!-
Chloe S 4/09/2019 6:34 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Marie Ellsworth 4/06/2019 6:10 AMIt makes me feel stronger and better about myself because I am 1. helping the earth and atmosphere and 2. I would be getting in the exercise I need to be healthy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat inspiration and wisdom can you gather from your family, faith, or community traditions that would help you in both communicating about and addressing our most pressing energy issues?
Marie Ellsworth 4/06/2019 6:08 AMAsking my parents and grandparents about the changes in the earth they have seen over the years of them being alive and what they have done to try to help the earth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodProducing 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?
Marie Ellsworth 4/06/2019 6:07 AMI think seeds and water is what motivates me the most because without seeds we wouldn't have any food that isn't meat based, without water we would dehydrate and the crops would have no water to grow. -
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?
Marie Ellsworth 4/06/2019 6:05 AMNot putting more food on our plates then we can eat so there is less food waste and less Co2 being emitted into the atmosphere.