Rosemary Maloney
4/24/2019 4:40 PM
Save money, save energy, save the planet!
Rosemary Maloney
"I entered this challenge only because I felt like I should, but I actually ended up enjoying it and surprising myself with the number of actions I could do pretty easily."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO125minutesspent learning
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UP TO85minutesspent exercising
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Rosemary's actions
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 5 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 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).
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Rosemary Maloney 4/24/2019 4:35 PMI was surprised / interested to learn that "crop and livestock production is the source of about 1/8 of anthropogenic emissions. Land clearing (which is mostly for agriculture) is the source of another 1/8 of emissions." That's a lot of emissions! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat is the most exciting solution you explored? Why is it exciting to you?
Rosemary Maloney 4/24/2019 4:31 PMThe most exciting solution for me may be small scale hydropower, mostly because it was the one I researched for APES class, but also because it can be used in so many places (developing and developed countries, anywhere there is enough flow) and it does not have to have a large environmental impact like large scale hydropower. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Rosemary Maloney 4/24/2019 2:03 PMI am most concerned that we are approaching and passing climate tipping points, which causes damage that will be long lasting and difficult to undo later. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsConcrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
Rosemary Maloney 4/24/2019 1:53 PMI guess a lot of things do. Anything that needed transportation has a pretty large footprint, so anything you buy online and get shipped. You could find out more by researching and/or doing educational challenges here. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Rosemary Maloney 4/24/2019 1:50 PMI thought it was interesting that "the same barriers necessary to keep pedestrians safe can also encourage foot traffic." I also didn't know that walkable cities usually have a city center. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Rosemary Maloney 4/23/2019 1:53 PMTransportation that is better for the environment can also a lot of times be better for people economically. There is a gap between people who cannot afford fossil fuel powered cars and those who can and are able to use them to get to work. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Rosemary Maloney 4/22/2019 4:24 PMHaving more sustainable technology like methane digesters would certainly help create a sustainable community! We could change our reliance on nonrenewable fossil fuels. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Rosemary Maloney 4/21/2019 3:31 PMMaybe on top of tall buildings like apartments or hotels, but our community may not be windy enough for it to be very profitable (solar may be better). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
Rosemary Maloney 4/21/2019 3:21 PM1. Capture carbon in soil.
2. Increase biodiversity.
3. Regenerate / save soil for the future.