Tyler Irwin
"My mission is to help the environment and make sustainable choices"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO40milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO40milestraveled by bus
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO13pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
Tyler's actions
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.25 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Land Use
Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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 QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?