

chris metze
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 408 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO25minutesspent learning
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UP TO8.0minutesspent exercising
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UP TO9.6locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
chris's actions
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).
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
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.
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 4 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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.
Action Track: Social Justice
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
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).
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 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?