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Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 3 - April 24, 2019
Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord)'s avatar

Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord)

EcoChallenge Rhinebeck

"To help the world move to a more sustainable future."

Points Total

  • 0 Today
  • 0 This Week
  • 579 Total

Participant Impact

  • up to
    65
    minutes
    spent learning

Michael'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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

Completed
One-Time Action

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.

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 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Advocate For Greener Vehicles

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

Completed
One-Time Action

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

#29 Wave and Tidal

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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 7
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Feed

  • Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord)'s avatar
    Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord) 4/10/2019 8:12 AM
    A little late to the party, but going strong!
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  • Reflection Question
    Transport Use Muscle Power
    How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
    Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord)'s avatar
    Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord) 4/08/2019 1:48 PM
    When I walk to work I notice so much more about my town vs. driving past everything. I also tend to bump into people I know and gives me an opportunity to catch up with them.

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  • Reflection Question
    Transport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
    Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
    Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord)'s avatar
    Michael McDonald (aka Tech/Space Lord) 4/08/2019 1:47 PM
    The technology that is included in cars such as Tesla.
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