EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Tyler Lupovici

Poly Prep Green Devils

" mind, body, and above all character"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,713 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

32

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

13

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

330

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

330

miles

traveled by carpool
UP TO

400

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

145

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

266

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Tyler's actions

Food

Support Local Food Systems

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will source 30 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Choose Recycled Paper

#70 Recycled Paper

I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Replace Manual Thermostats

#57 Smart Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Test Drive an Electric Bike

#69 Electric Bikes

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions

All Buildings and Cities Solutions

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Try Carpooling

#75 Ridesharing

I will commute by carpool 30 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 24.17 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Launch a Recycling Program

#56 Industrial Recycling

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Support Local Food Systems

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?

Tyler Lupovici 4/04/2019 12:35 PM

There are multiple benefits from buying from local markets such as your health and supporting the local economy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Choose Better Wood Products

Beyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?

Tyler Lupovici 4/04/2019 7:58 AM

Forest are one of natures purest places in the world and it is a rarity to find untouched ones in this day and age. Forest should be preserved and not stripped for there resources. They benefit the food cycle and many other things that we take for granted

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Tyler Lupovici 4/04/2019 7:55 AM

Hey, everyone, I use this notebook called the rocket book everlast and I think everyone at poly should use one because this one notebook never needs to be replaced and all my notes go to my drive. I have seen more and more people use this notebook and I think this is one small step to help us all go paperless.

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- Brian Filiatraut 4/08/2019 1:45 PM
  
  Hi Tyler. And yes, I have one too, and it's wonderful. My only regret is not buying one earlier. I carry it wherever I go.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

Tyler Lupovici 4/04/2019 7:50 AM

One of my favorites foods beeth is one of the leading causes for deforestation also soy, palm oil, cocoa, and coffee beans are cultivated in areas that were once forests. I could look into where my beef and other products are coming from so that I know that they are not the causes of deforestation or I could cut these foods completely out of by normal diet.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Support Nutrient Management

How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?

Tyler Lupovici 4/04/2019 7:37 AM

Well, the better the environmental quality of a neighborhood the more likely the community will become more lively and start to create a stronger sense of community. If it is nice outside and then there is a nice local garden people will gravitate towards it and people will make friends and help build a stronger sense of community

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

In 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?

Tyler Lupovici 4/04/2019 7:24 AM

Consumerism in America is a big problem because people take for granted all the good food we have but in some places, access to meat is harder to find and eating a meatless meal can sometimes be less satisfying. This morning I had hummus and pita chips for breakfast

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn More about Silvopasture

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?

Tyler Lupovici 4/03/2019 7:14 PM

Before today I have never heard the word silvopasture but after learning about it I have found out that it is a very efficient way of providing nutrients from bovine manure to trees. It is a sustainable practice that also increases livestock production and foraging. It is a win-win scenario for the trees and the animals.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Explore Other Food Solutions

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?

Tyler Lupovici 4/03/2019 6:48 PM

In a populated urban environment like drawdown, an easy and affordable way of getting clean food is having roof gardens with covers to protect from wild animals such as pigeons and squirrels. Also, small herb gardens on a window sill can be another easy way to reduce farm produce in a household environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Launch a Recycling Program

How can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?

Tyler Lupovici 4/03/2019 6:26 PM

Although being one person you can still make change for example making a social media account on Facebook or Instagram can create a following and influence others to make positive change

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Go Paperless

What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?

Tyler Lupovici 4/03/2019 6:16 PM

We like to participate with family and friends in outdoor activities. Especially biking, boating, paddle boarding, etc

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