Mike Meade
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 598 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO300minutesspent exercising
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
Mike's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 5 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
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
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Buildings and Cities
Tour a Green Roof
#73 Green Roofs
I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.
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.
Participant Feed
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Mike Meade 4/02/2019 10:35 PMI'm looking forward to getting started tomorrow! Do you have your challenges yet?