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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Tiffany Porter

Green Bees

"To learn how I can help the planet on my own, and to see who else I can encourage to do the same."

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participant impact

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    documentary
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    donations
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    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    40
    meatless or vegan meals
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    355
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    spent learning
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    public officials or leaders
    contacted

Tiffany 's actions

Electricity Generation

Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

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Action Track: Social Justice

Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries

#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Research Heat Pumps

#42 Heat Pumps

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Fix Leaky Faucets

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

#36 Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Connect With A Nonprofit

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Communicate With My Elected Officials

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)

I will write or call 3 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

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

Women and Girls

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
    What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

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    Tiffany Porter 4/23/2019 7:30 AM
    Solar panels, electric cars, compost and recycling pickup, bikes on every street, multiple parks within walking distance. Less noise from cars. I think to attain this, the people in charge of our city need to do more, way more than they’ve planned for. Alexandria has a lot of problems building multi residential homes in former commercial areas and they love to account for cars over bikes and schools. The city needs to get their butts in gear.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Support Nutrient Management
    How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?

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    Tiffany Porter 4/23/2019 7:27 AM
    It just makes everything more pleasant. Running, biking, shopping at farmers markets. When it’s a beautiful day, my family wants to be outside, my neighbors want to be outside. It’s something we all have in common, enjoying a beautiful day 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Research Cement Alternatives
    Concrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?

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    Tiffany Porter 4/23/2019 7:25 AM
    I’ve always thought plastic was the worst for carbon. Producing it, consuming it, and not being able to recycle it. This challenge has definitely taught me more.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Fix Leaky Faucets
    What are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?

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    Tiffany Porter 4/23/2019 7:24 AM
    I can start by taking less baths, and when I have the finances buy a water efficiency washer.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Women and Girls Support Women-Owned Businesses
    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?

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    Tiffany Porter 4/23/2019 7:23 AM
    I think that for me, I’ll probably start volunteering my time with girls in youth programs and really change the way I communicate with them. I’ve been a misogynist most of my life, so I think I’ll start with fixing myself, and support women whenever and however I can. But mostly through volunteering.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Women and Girls Make School More Affordable
    Why is it important that girls have equal access to education in order to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions?

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    Tiffany Porter 4/22/2019 7:05 AM
    Aside from it being the right thing to do, it enables them to practice family planning, it benefits the economy, and it can produce higher food yields. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
    What is the most exciting solution you explored? Why is it exciting to you?

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    Tiffany Porter 4/22/2019 7:01 AM
    I think the waste to energy is probably the most interesting, and I can’t believe we didn’t use it before. I think it’s just wild  how we can take waste and turn it into energy. Why wouldn’t we do that?
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Online Energy Audit
    What are your next steps for saving energy?

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    Tiffany Porter 4/22/2019 6:39 AM
    Insulation and windows. I’m going to go to the city’s solar audit to see if it’s possible for us. But insulation followed by windows may be all we can afford. I’m surprised we’ve done a lot to retro fit our house. But, as always, we can do more.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Social Justice Express My Support
    How could better walking infrastructure make your city both more enjoyable and more equitable?

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    Tiffany Porter 4/22/2019 6:37 AM
    I think it would raise my property value for sure. I think it would bring a feeling of adorable little neighborhood quality to it, as well as a place where people would want to raise their kids. What’s funny is living next to a brewery has improved our real estate, but every time  I run or bike on the path next to it, I think it draws more people to the neighborhood. I can only imagine the possibilities if our Main Street went down to 2 lanes with bike lanes in place of the other 2 lanes. I think it would look cleaner, less shabby, and more with the times
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Social Justice Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
    How can micro energy solutions reduce inequities? Why is this important to you?

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    Tiffany Porter 4/12/2019 3:49 PM
    It enables impoverished countries to leapfrog what would in essence be detrimental to the environment. While also not missing a beat. I think it’s important not only because these countries don’t contribute as much carbon as wealthy countries, but they suffer more from the effects of climate change than urban countries. We have to a duty to not leave them behind and suffer because of our years of mistakes.