
Mark Lytle
"Having taught environmental history for over forty years I welcome the Eco Challenge as a way to reach a new and larger audience."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO5.0peoplehelped
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO130minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO13locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0donationmade
Mark's actions
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.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 15 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Women and Girls
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 5 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 3 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 20 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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Land Use
Restore Wetlands
#52 Coastal Wetlands
I will volunteer 5 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
Action Track: Social Justice
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Participant Feed
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Mark Lytle 4/23/2019 4:19 PMReally impressed with how the team is doing.-
Chantal Collins 4/23/2019 5:27 PM
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Mark Lytle 4/12/2019 6:55 AMI have regularly contacted elected officials about renewable energy challenges.