Claire Rose
"Do better! "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 436 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO15minutesspent exercising
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UP TO52minutesspent learning
Claire's actions
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 7 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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).
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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.
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 QUESTIONFood CompostingProducing 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Claire Rose 4/05/2019 2:31 PMSilvopasture is a way of integrating pasture practices with agriculture. It is a win win win! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Claire Rose 4/05/2019 2:09 PMAlthough it was raining lightly, today my walk calmed me down, which is a great start to my spring break. I love fresh air! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Explore Other Electricity Generation SolutionsWhat is the most exciting solution you explored? Why is it exciting to you?
Claire Rose 4/05/2019 2:08 PMI think that wind energy and tidal energy are all great options. Harness the power of the earth! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Claire Rose 4/05/2019 2:07 PMMethane digesters produce biogas, which is a form of renewable energy, can shrink our carbon footprint! Power to the compost! -
Claire Rose 4/05/2019 2:04 PMToday I have a late start, but i'm working on it-
Annika Hoerner 4/05/2019 2:21 PMhope tomorrow is better!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
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John Myles 4/05/2019 2:28 PMWe cant let this happen! -
Annika Hoerner 4/05/2019 2:20 PMsad ://
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Research Retrofitting IncentivesHow can you share what you have learned in your research with others?
Claire Rose 4/04/2019 1:07 PMI have learned the Oakland does not offer incentives for green building, but San Francisco offers incentives for renovating old buildings to be more sustainable and has put into place green-building regulations for all new construction!