MOLLY FREER
"My mission is to find reasonable ways to help the environment in my everyday life."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 795 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO340minutesspent learning
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UP TO757pounds of CO2have been saved
MOLLY's actions
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
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.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 10 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
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.
Action Track: Social Justice
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
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
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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).
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 QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
MOLLY FREER 4/08/2019 9:14 AMI think it's important to make sure that my generation can grow up in a safe, stress-free environment, and by taking action now, we can make sure our world is here tomorrow.-
Petra Ruger 4/09/2019 4:26 AMSo true! Thank you!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Research Retrofitting IncentivesHow can you share what you have learned in your research with others?
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Chantal Collins 4/20/2019 1:59 PMHey Molly, If any of your friends haven't joined yet, send them an email (link in profile) and you can get credit as well as spread the message! There is still time for participation, even if it is a few days, there is an opportunity to teach and for growth.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
MOLLY FREER 4/04/2019 10:34 AMThere are a lot of women who feel like they don't have their voices heard with many issues, and many of them don't get the adequate resources or acceptance in order to speak up. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Research PeatlandsMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
MOLLY FREER 4/04/2019 9:51 AMI can boycott the use of products whose construction is powered by peat. -
MOLLY FREER 4/04/2019 9:46 AMThis is SO MUCH FUN! It's awesome to see all the different ways that I can impact the world, and the ways that I already am!-
Chantal Collins 4/04/2019 9:53 AMDon't forget to edit profile and add a picture on the banner and avatar. 20 extra points for young the team
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