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Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Todd Moxham

Woodstock Day School

"To learn and grow, and help change the world!"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,103 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

99

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

13

lightbulbs

replaced
UP TO

100

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

235

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted
UP TO

3.0

trees

planted
UP TO

1.0

zero-waste meal

consumed

Todd's actions

Electricity Generation

Communicate With My Elected Officials

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)

I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 13 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Materials

Become A Master Recycler/Composter

#55 Household Recycling

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Support Nutrient Management

#65 Nutrient Management

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Install a Toilet Bank

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Communicate With My Elected Officials

What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?

Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 8:00 PM

Much of the things I'm learning in this Drawdown challenge is inspiring me to do more locally. It's amazing the little things we can do that will build up and become something bigger and more powerful.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?

Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 7:56 PM

There are a lot of factors that influence my mode of transportation. I am an independent contractor and my time is money. I have a work truck that is crucial to my job, because it has all my tools. I have to drive that to work. There are times when I am able to leave my truck all locked up on the job site and ride my bike, but it isn't often.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Composting

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?

Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 7:46 PM

I don't know if it is any of the ones listed (seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital) that I changed my behavior for. It's common sense, composting is good for us and the ground, so we started one. I also have looked into classes locally and informational sessions about composting, so we can really utilize what we are doing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 7:43 PM

I think that moving forward we'll be working on the roof, which means we'll be looking at and adjusting our insulation.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Research Heat Pumps

Why is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?

Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 7:26 PM

So many of the things we can do to have an impact on climate change is also (in the long run sometimes) more cost effective. It's nice to be able to put time and effort in now and then later on have a bit more money to enjoy getting older.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Research Peatlands

Much of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?

Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 7:19 PM

Staying away from palm oil products is one thing that could be done.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Become A Master Recycler/Composter

What could you do differently to waste less?

Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 7:09 PM

We have started to really use and reuse things in the house that we normally wouldn't think to do. We've been collecting papers and burnable things for the wood stove. We have been more conscious of what we bring home, and things like reusable bags are so great. We have really been working to build our compost pile, to then use that in our garden this spring.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 6:58 PM

I'm not sure if i have a vision of a sustainable community, because a community is a big thing. I can see more on an individual level, but whole community - what does that really mean? It is a bigger thing to begin and start, and it should come from the people but be supported by the local government.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Upgrade My Windows

How does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?

Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 6:46 PM

A lot of basics come down to spending more time getting things right and perhaps a ew extra dollars to get the right equipment. But it is always worth it in the long run. Fixing the weather stripping on windows and doors doesn't take long at all, we had it done in a few hours over the weekend.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Stay on the Ground

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 6:44 PM

It was simple. We knew it wasn't going to be cost effective to travel to SC, so we changed plans. It would be easier on people if they were more flexible.

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