EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Molly Riordan

Seton Hall University

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
800 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

5.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

2.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

1.0

donation

made
UP TO

126

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

16

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

16

miles

traveled by bus
UP TO

350

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.8

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Molly's actions

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Donate

#21 Clean Cookstoves

I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will spend 60 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

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 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Use Public Transit

#37 Mass Transit

I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.45 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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
Action Track: Social Justice Donate

How are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?

Molly Riordan 4/24/2019 1:26 PM

Environmental issues are wholly wrapped up in issues of social justice.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn More about Silvopasture

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?

Molly Riordan 4/24/2019 1:15 PM

I had never heard of silvopasture prior to researching it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Composting

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?

Molly Riordan 4/24/2019 1:14 PM

Financial waste is always a big motivator because of my financial situation. However, I also feel that wasting water is one of the mos egregious wastes because water is such a precious and essential resource, but is not properly distributed among peoples.

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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?

Molly Riordan 4/23/2019 2:34 PM

By providing more opportunities for women, and therefore more opportunities for success, the money we invest in such women becomes reinvested in the community by way of their accomplishments.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Host a Film Screening

What is the next step beyond raising awareness of women's and gender equality issues?

Molly Riordan 4/23/2019 2:33 PM

The next step is taking action and educating people on how to address it realistically in the home, workplace, and on a broader more systemic level.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More about Biomass

Had you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!

Molly Riordan 4/23/2019 2:25 PM

I had never really looked into biomass technology prior to this challenge. I was pleasantly surprised to learn how accessible it can be.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Research Heat Pumps

Why is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?

Molly Riordan 4/15/2019 10:32 AM

Climate change is something we all have a stake in. However, it has to be viewed from a broader perspective than simply our personal stake; I see climate change as a social justice issue as well that can open up opportunities for improvement across all sectors of our global society

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Use Public Transit

How has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

Molly Riordan 4/10/2019 12:22 PM

I grew up in a city where public transportation is very accessible. I have used public transportation my whole life to get around and although it can have its drawbacks, I feel empowered being able to navigate public transport and reduce my carbon footprint.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Fix Leaky Faucets

What are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?

Molly Riordan 4/10/2019 12:20 PM

My roommates and I have pledged to take shorter showers to save water (and money!!).

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Molly Riordan 4/10/2019 12:18 PM

There is no option to recycle in my apartment building, so every 2 weeks my roommate and I take a trip to the recycling center and drop off our recyclables. Even though it is a car trip, it is worth it to dispose of all our recyclables properly!

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