
Katie Esposito
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 701 Total
Participant Impact
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up to20meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to42milestraveled by bike
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up to35pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to30minutesspent exercising
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to95minutesspent learning
Katie's Actions
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).
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
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.