I will write or call 10 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Materials
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Women and Girls
Host a Film Screening
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 240 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 10 friends, family and/or colleagues.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Materials
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
#55 Household Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
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 19
DAILY ACTIONS
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 30 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS
Women and Girls
Make School More Affordable
#6 Educating Girls
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Buildings and Cities
Express My Support
#54 Walkable Cities
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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?
Now that the Drawdown Ecochallenge has been completed, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being a part of this 21-day challenge and for sharing your experiences not just with the Linang team but with the whole world. My colleagues at SAGEX are preparing simple tokens for each of our teammates as a keepsake and most importantly, as a reminder that YOU have been a part of this earth-saving endeavour.
But this doesn’t end here. I trust that you will do the best that you can to live the lessons we have learned in this ecochallenge and to mindfully share these lessons to others.
On behalf of SAGEX, thank you very much and more power to you. Stay responsible. Be bold. Discover. Act.
Globally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?
Poverty-stricken people in most developing countries (3rd world) tend to prioritise basic necessities such as food, health, shelter, and probably education, if local governance allows it to be, rather than concerning themselves with issues related to the environment. Arguably, the single most important cure to fight poverty is “empowering women.” When people’s basic needs are taken cared of, a shift in their priorities usually happen—like most middle-class and well-off families could attest: a transition in consciousness where awareness of ecological issues and the need to take part in solving such issues has an important, if not urgent, place.
It has been a fantastic first day for our team! Let’s keep on learning, doing and sharing. “Small steps each one of us takes, huge life dance Mother Earth makes.” Stay cool, everyone...
Sir, I think I clicked something from the email that automatically made me co-captain. Although I have no problem with such title, I am not confident to do the job to the best of my ability, since I am sick at the moment.
Hmmm, I am not sure about meet ups, I am actually on leave from work because of an auto immune condition. sometimes, i'm in pain. The co capt position maybe too much for me at the moment. This isnt what I have in mind, really. :D
Hello Jing! Each team can have 3 team captains. A team captain usually guides and supports teammates and help setup, coordinate, and perhaps presides meet-ups if ever. Would love to ring you for a short talk if ever. Salamat po, ma’am.
"Linang" is a rarely used Tagalog word which has been employed as a native synonym for the English word “develop.” Other words synonymous with "linang" include farm, cultivate and culture.
Jing Legaspi 4/12/2019 5:57 PMSir, I think I clicked something from the email that automatically made me co-captain. Although I have no problem with such title, I am not confident to do the job to the best of my ability, since I am sick at the moment.
