
Ben Orlinsky
"we have to at least try and make a difference"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,133 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO140minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO390minutesspent exercising
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UP TO54meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0donationmade
Ben's actions
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 50 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
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.
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
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Materials
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 50 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
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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Ben Orlinsky 4/22/2019 2:03 PMhappy happy earth day!!!! -
Ben Orlinsky 4/22/2019 7:48 AM -
Ben Orlinsky 4/20/2019 11:15 AMjust carpooled to Kingston! -
Ben Orlinsky 4/18/2019 6:04 PMlooking forward to the full moon tomorrow! -
Ben Orlinsky 4/12/2019 6:13 AMI know most of us are now on break but we still gotta keep up the good work and check in daily-
Steve Dunning 4/12/2019 9:22 AM
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Ben Orlinsky 4/10/2019 2:02 PMI have eaten no meat for the last 3 days!-
Margarete Freund 4/10/2019 3:18 PM
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Ben Orlinsky 4/09/2019 10:38 AMi ate three vegan meals today and yesterday!