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Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Michaella Lesieur

Team SouthCoast

"Together we can reduce our carbon footprint to create a better environment!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
525 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

conversation

with a person
UP TO

195

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

195

miles

traveled by carpool
UP TO

437

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

157

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

30

zero-waste meals

consumed

Michaella's actions

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Research Heat Pumps

#42 Heat Pumps

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 5 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will spend 60 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Try Carpooling

#75 Ridesharing

I will commute by carpool 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 12.09 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 5 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Michaella Lesieur 4/19/2019 8:48 AM

My ECO Challenge has been going wonderful. I have learned so much in the past couple of weeks and have encouraged others to participate as well.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Learn about Temperate Forests

As you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?

Michaella Lesieur 4/10/2019 7:24 AM

After learning more about the environmental challenges we face it makes we want to help in raising awareness of the issues so we can work collaboratively in fixing them. I feel hopeful that together we can move barriers!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Michaella Lesieur 4/10/2019 6:01 AM

The fact that we are affecting oceans negatively is concerning. We have to find new methods of keeping our oceans clean from these toxins. The best way to facilitate would be through education, both at the adult and youth level.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Research Peatlands

Much 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?

Michaella Lesieur 4/10/2019 2:38 AM

It is surprising to learn how many people are unaware of peatlands when they are so important to our environment. Very eye opening.

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Michaella Lesieur 4/10/2019 2:27 AM

It is interesting to see how much impact each team can have on the environment. Each team is helping to reduce our carbon footprint and this challenge is a great way to go about that. Keep up the good work everyone!

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Michaella Lesieur 4/09/2019 2:39 AM

My challenge is going wonderful. It has been eye opening to see all the various categories that go into creating a healthy environment. I recommend everyone I know to participate in the ECO Challenge to help create the best possible earth we can.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Support Women-Owned Businesses

Globally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?

Michaella Lesieur 4/08/2019 8:48 AM

I helped support a locally owned women run business by helping her sell jewelry where proceeds go to help support abandoned dogs in Thailand.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Michaella Lesieur 4/04/2019 1:50 PM

I can recycle: bottles, cans, glass and paper. Being able to incorporate the R's into my lifestyle makes me feel that I am helping to impact the environment in a positive way!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Try Carpooling

List some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

Michaella Lesieur 4/04/2019 1:48 PM

Work
Shopping
School

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