
Lauren Haggerty
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 787 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO720milestraveled by bus
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UP TO115minutesspent learning
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UP TO407pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO720milesnot traveled by car
Lauren's actions
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
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.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 60 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 33.95 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
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.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
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
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.
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.
Electricity Generation
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
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
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 5 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Buildings and Cities
Tour a Green Roof
#73 Green Roofs
I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
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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Lauren Haggerty 4/03/2019 12:45 PMExcited for this year's challenge. Go East/South!