EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Sarah Fouratt

Seton Hall University

"The Earth does not belong to us: we belong to the Earth."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,461 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

265

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

330

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people

Sarah's actions

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

#36 Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Research Retrofitting Incentives

#80 Retrofitting

I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Research Heat Pumps

#42 Heat Pumps

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 20 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 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Sarah Fouratt 4/24/2019 3:42 PM
A barrier is some companies have yet to get behind the equality system where women and men should be treated the same. Another barrier is a woman is suppose to focus on family responsibility while the man is suppose to work.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Sarah Fouratt 4/23/2019 10:46 AM
I found out that there are many ways to help save the environment through transportation. Gasoline is expensive and is killing the environment, having a battery-based car can help the environment and lower cost of transportation. An interesting fact that I learned was electric cars are very efficient in low speed situations.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Sarah Fouratt 4/23/2019 10:42 AM
I found out that there are many other solutions to eating healthier as well as saving the environment through food. Having a plant-rich diet will help you stay healthy and will reduce emissions. An interesting fact that I learned was having a plant-rich diet will lower chronic diseases.

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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?
Sarah Fouratt 4/22/2019 4:50 PM
Another benefit is it would be cheaper for me to recharge my car rather than fill it up with gas every few days. I will be saving myself money as well as saving the environment.

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Sarah Fouratt 4/17/2019 2:53 PM
Today, I had no waste for my meals. I had a big breakfast, but ate all of it. I ate all the snacks I bought and I completely finished my lunch, as well.

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Sarah Fouratt 4/16/2019 5:44 AM
Heat pumps are a good alternative to air conditioners and furnaces. They are more energy-efficient.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

What did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
Sarah Fouratt 4/10/2019 4:04 PM
I learned that family planning is a human right, that some people are not offered. A major part of family planning is gender equality.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Sarah Fouratt 4/09/2019 1:59 PM
I think what concerns me the most is a majority of people know that we are destroying the planet, but are not willing to do anything about it. They think that someone else will take charge and make a change when you could be the one that makes the change.

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Sarah Fouratt 4/09/2019 1:58 PM
I learned that bioplastics can disposed in industrial composting facilities. There is one located New York City called the East River Compost Yard.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Clean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
Sarah Fouratt 4/08/2019 6:13 PM
Regenerative agriculture helps bring back to life or continue to grow the soil. It helps make the soil more rich and become more healthy.

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