Tina Hein
"Over the course of the next 21 days I'd like to make a small but lasting impact by learning how to make more informed and environmentally responsible choices. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 992 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO104milestraveled by bus
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO390minutesspent exercising
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UP TO78plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO0.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO247pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO4.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO104milesnot traveled by car
Tina's actions
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 19.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Action Track: Social Justice
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 0 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Action Track: Social Justice
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Women and Girls
Host a Film Screening
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social JusticeHow could better walking infrastructure make your city both more enjoyable and more equitable?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Tina Hein 4/18/2019 3:57 PMSeattle's buses are frequent and reliable; however, if there are after work activities you are likely to just drive to downtown in order to be able to drive to the event. I have reached out to friends in order to create a car pool situation to avoid everyone bringing a car in to downtown (e.g. half of my weekly sailing team works downtown. Why not set up a car pool? More fun anyways). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social JusticeHigher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?
Tina Hein 4/18/2019 3:50 PMThis article discusses China's ban on accepting U.S. recycling materials - how some Chinese companies have moved to poor developing countries (countries that have much less regulation in place). https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2018/oct/05/huge-rise-us-plastic-waste-shipments-to-poor-countries-china-ban-thailand-malaysia-vietnam -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
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Tina Hein 4/12/2019 4:13 PMI am wondering why this is a one time option. Seems something folks could be doing every their day? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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