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Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Thomas Munro

Hauppauge Eco Team

"There's only one earth, let's save it together."

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
864 Total

Participant Impact

up to

0.0

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
up to

37

conversations

with people
up to

1.0

trees

planted
up to

510

minutes

spent learning

Thomas's Actions

Action Track: Social Justice

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 0 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

Completed
One-Time Action

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

#36 Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

Completed
One-Time Action

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

Completed
One-Time Action

Electricity Generation

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will research and tell 2 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

Completed
One-Time Action

Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

Completed
One-Time Action

Electricity Generation

Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

Completed
One-Time Action

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

Completed
One-Time Action

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

Completed
One-Time Action

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

#29 Wave and Tidal

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Reflection Question
Materials Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Thomas Munro 4/12/2019 1:46 PM

I feel we are abusing our planet and throwing trash everywhere. we have beach shores full of trash the water washes up and animals being killed by our trash. we can see this globally but even on our local beaches.

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Reflection Question
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Thomas Munro 4/12/2019 1:44 PM

Usually i reuse any plastic I can when available, such as water bottles and food containers to use for left overs. doing this makes me feel like i'm wasting less plastic than needed.

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Thomas Munro 4/12/2019 1:30 PM

I’m so happythe impact my eco challenge buddies are doing! Great work, and post on to learn improve our future.

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Thomas Munro 3/31/2019 1:52 PM

So exited to be part of this amazing challenge, hope we can make a difference together!

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Reflection Question
Land Use Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Thomas Munro 3/31/2019 1:27 PM

By planting more trees, we can all become an Eco friendly people and aid in helping the Earth. I feel more responsible by helping improve the Earth. I can mentally feel more relived that I am making a difference

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Reflection Question
Electricity Generation Learn More about Biomass

Had you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!

Thomas Munro 3/31/2019 1:09 PM

I have heard a small bit about biomass energy before researching the topic. I learned that bio-energy has about zero new emissions if regulated properly this could be the best way to reduce waste from organic food to create energy.

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Reflection Question
Electricity Generation Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?

Thomas Munro 3/31/2019 12:42 PM

After researching wave and tidal energy i found out that they are currently the most expensive types of renewable energy to implement. through vast research and investment I hope we can lower the cost of this energy source to increase our total energy net gain to become a more environmental country.

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Reflection Question
Electricity Generation Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?

Thomas Munro 3/31/2019 11:57 AM

Micro turbines is a great idea! I believe we can implement these turbines all over including rural and city areas by putting these turbines on cellphone towers and water towers and any taller buildings in the area. even if we don't have the best wind flow because of being a compact area of buildings and vehicles we can still use our taller resources to save in any way we can.

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Reflection Question
Electricity Generation Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?

Thomas Munro 3/31/2019 11:57 AM

Micro turbines is a great idea! I believe we can implement these turbines all over including rural and city areas by putting these turbines on cellphone towers and water towers and any taller buildings in the area. even if we don't have the best wind flow because of being a compact area of buildings and vehicles we can still use our taller resources to save in any way we can.

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Reflection Question
Electricity Generation Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

What is the most exciting solution you explored? Why is it exciting to you?

Thomas Munro 3/31/2019 11:41 AM

I read about the waste to energy generation and i find this the most fascinating. We have a huge waste problem with waste and litter all over and a lot of it can be reused to power these cites devastated by trash. while this is not a clean way to use energy it will help us to lean off of fossil fuels.

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