

Diane Pineiro-Zucker
"I'm on a mission."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 961 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO225minutesspent learning
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UP TO105gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO27zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO3,487pounds of CO2have been saved
Diane's actions
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
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.
Action Track: Social Justice
Start a Social Media Campaign
#6 Educating Girls
Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 15 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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.
Transport
Purchase a Carbon Offset
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportA round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2. What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?
Diane Pineiro-Zucker 4/24/2019 8:23 PMI usually only fly in emergencies, so this isn’t entirely relevant to me. Of course, if I need to travel and can possibly find a less impactful alternative I’ll choose it. Today I bought an offset for an upcoming flight. -
Diane Pineiro-Zucker 4/24/2019 11:17 AMIt's not all recyclable:
https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/home/g804/recycling-symbols-plastics-460321/ -
Diane Pineiro-Zucker 4/22/2019 7:39 PM -
Diane Pineiro-Zucker 4/22/2019 7:37 PMBeware upcoming attempts to cut Energy Star program: https://www.edf.org/blog/2017/03/08/trump-wants-cut-energy-star-program-and-it-billions-consumer-savings -
Diane Pineiro-Zucker 4/22/2019 7:34 PMHippies RULE! Rhinebeck is on the other side of the river folks. I mean, really, we can’t let this happen. -
Diane Pineiro-Zucker 4/22/2019 1:46 PMHappy Earth Day, everyone! -
Diane Pineiro-Zucker 4/22/2019 1:45 PMI like that I can backtrack and catch up a bit. -
Diane Pineiro-Zucker 4/16/2019 6:54 PM$4.10 worth of cans, bottles and plastic saved! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Diane Pineiro-Zucker 4/13/2019 8:49 AMPoverty, especially in our urban and rural areas along with minimal transportation and domestic violence.