
Ben Orlinsky
"we have to at least try and make a difference"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 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
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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!