
Madalyn Jones
"Learn to better minimize my impact on the environment, to preserve it for future generations"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 621 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO215minutesspent learning
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UP TO15gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO36meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Madalyn's actions
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
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 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
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.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
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).
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Participant Feed
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Madalyn Jones 3/27/2019 4:37 PMFantastic brown bag lunch at work today with an overview of the Drawdown EcoChallenge and Q&A session. Want to thank Ben Hosley for organizing and leading this. -
Madalyn Jones 3/21/2019 11:51 AMSo excited to participate in this! I will be putting together a "learning plan" for myself this weekend, adding all of the actions I have selected to my calendar so I stay on track.-
Meghan Jones 3/25/2019 11:42 AM
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