EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Nina Lynch

EcoChallenge Rhinebeck

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
256 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

60

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted

Nina's 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

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

Good job on choosing recycled paper! How can you take your action a step further?
Nina Lynch 4/23/2019 3:07 PM
I will encourage our organization to always buy recycled paper. Also will spread the word about 'Who Gives a Crap' 100% recycled toilet paper.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Nina Lynch 4/06/2019 9:09 AM
I carpooled to Lifetime Learning classes yesterday and made a commitment to do so for the next five class sessions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Nina Lynch 4/03/2019 5:58 PM
Sad to say that i had purchased bamboo outdoor furniture a couple of years ago and did not care for it properly... have done some research though and know what I need to do in the future. Two pieces are beyond repair though and are on their way to the town recycle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Nina Lynch 4/03/2019 5:55 PM
I've noticed sidewalks in need of repair -- gaps, heights differences. I've loved the sound of the birds, the breezes, the sun.

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