Todd Moxham
"To learn and grow, and help change the world!"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,103 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to235pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to13lightbulbsreplaced
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up to99gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to1.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to3.0treesplanted
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up to100minutesspent learning
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.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
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.
Materials
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
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.
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
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
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).
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.
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.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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.
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.
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.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionElectricity Generation Communicate With My Elected OfficialsWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 8:00 PMMuch 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. -
Reflection QuestionTransport Research and Advocate for High-Speed RailWhat 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 PMThere 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. -
Reflection QuestionFood CompostingProducing 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 PMI 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. -
Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 7:43 PMI think that moving forward we'll be working on the roof, which means we'll be looking at and adjusting our insulation. -
Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 7:26 PMSo 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. -
Reflection QuestionLand Use Research PeatlandsMuch 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?
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Reflection QuestionMaterials Become A Master Recycler/ComposterWhat could you do differently to waste less?
Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 7:09 PMWe 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. -
Reflection QuestionElectricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat 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 PMI'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. -
Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Todd Moxham 4/24/2019 6:46 PMA 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. -
Reflection QuestionTransport Stay on the GroundWhat 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 PMIt 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.