Paula Owen
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 524 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO90milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO90milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO360minutesspent exercising
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO39pounds of CO2have been saved
Paula 's actions
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
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
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 10 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 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.32 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
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
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
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