EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Michael Freddy

Seton Hall University

"On a mission to save the earth, one change at a time "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,352 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

85

conversations

with people
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

220

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

782

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

782

miles

traveled by carpool
UP TO

765

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

280

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

572

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted
UP TO

68

zero-waste meals

consumed

Michael's actions

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 40 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 4 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Social Justice

Make School More Affordable

#6 Educating Girls

I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Express My Support

#54 Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Improve a Bus Stop

#37 Mass Transit

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Connect With A Nonprofit

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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

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

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

Electricity Generation

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will research and tell 5 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Try Carpooling

#75 Ridesharing

I will commute by carpool 46 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 25.97 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY 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).

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 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Materials

Install a Toilet Bank

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

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 Advocate For Greener Vehicles

How does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?

Michael Freddy 4/23/2019 6:37 AM

We all drive to get somewhere, imagine if we drove vehicles that did not emit garbage into the air. We would be in a different situation

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Michael Freddy 4/09/2019 9:41 AM

There are some pictures that will be uploaded later, they show the various involvement of students at our campus garden. It is coming along very nice.

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Michael Freddy 4/09/2019 9:41 AM

My class and I gathered at the campus garden and did some weeding and cleaning up around the area

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?

Michael Freddy 4/09/2019 9:38 AM

Great question, factors may include gas prices, availability of public transportation, amount of money i have, and traffic at the time I need to get somewhere. When i was in California, i simply used Ubers to get everywhere since gas was so expensive, and it was a great way for me to share a ride with another person. This eliminates the need for 2 cars to take two people, and instead uses one car carrying multiple people.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Install a Toilet Bank

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Michael Freddy 4/04/2019 9:57 PM

We can do this in the dorms, or in the facilities across campus easily. There is funding available i am sure, and it would save money and the earth in the long run

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice Make School More Affordable

Why is it important that girls have equal access to education in order to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions?

Michael Freddy 4/04/2019 9:55 PM

Girls in my country barely know what rights they have, and that they have other jobs outside of being a wife that bare children and cleans the home for a living. These woman can get together and be a force for change around the world

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- Michael Freddy 4/09/2019 9:34 AM
  
  I guess my country is actually the United states. Better wordage would be my parents country, Guyana.
  
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- Wanda Knapik 4/05/2019 1:57 PM
  
  what country are you referring to when you say "my country" ?
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice Express My Support

How could better walking infrastructure make your city both more enjoyable and more equitable?

Michael Freddy 4/04/2019 9:54 PM

Students around my campus wouldnt be as worried walking alone to the village to grab a bite, or pick up something from the store

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Zero-waste Cooking

How are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?

Michael Freddy 4/04/2019 9:52 PM

If it is coming the fire that i cook my food in, it must also enter my food

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Improve a Bus Stop

How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

Michael Freddy 4/04/2019 9:49 PM

There are students who uber to places around my school area, there is a bus that also goes to those areas. if they can schedule their time around it, they can save money, and also help the environment. Money is the best motivator these days.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

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?

Michael Freddy 4/04/2019 9:47 PM

Can you imagine paying for gas once or twice every couple months instead of a week? Yeah me either until I read about newer model hybrid vehicles

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