EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Chloe S

Woodstock Day School

Points Total

0 Today
0 This Week
1,146 Total

Participant Impact

up to

56

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
up to

24

zero-waste meals

consumed
up to

840

miles

traveled by bus
up to

840

miles

not traveled by car
up to

588

pounds of CO2

have been saved
up to

1.0

donations

made
up to

4.0

conversations

with people
up to

2.0

trees

planted
up to

244

minutes

spent learning

Chloe's Actions

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

Women and Girls

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 0 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 0 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

Completed
One-Time Action

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 2 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 4 friends, family and/or colleagues.

Completed
One-Time Action

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

Completed
One-Time Action

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 0 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

Completed
One-Time Action

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 0 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

Completed
One-Time Action

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 0 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 4 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Use Public Transit

#37 Mass Transit

I will use public transit 70 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

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

Land Use

Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will donate to The Nature Conservancy, which works with Indigenous Peoples to secure land tenure and resource rights, support improved governance and local institutions, assist in natural resource mapping, planning and management; and strengthen livelihoods and sustainable economic development.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Keep Track of Wasted Food

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

Completed
One-Time Action

Land Use

Choose Better Wood Products

#38 Forest Protection

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

Completed
One-Time Action

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 120 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

Completed
One-Time Action

Feed

Reflection Question
Materials Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Chloe S 4/12/2019 6:11 PM

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- Amy Shapiro 4/13/2019 5:14 AM
  
  Hi Chloe!
  
  Thanks for getting inspired by the Ecochallenge.
  
  I'm noticing a lot of blank posts from you. Please don't post just to get points. We're not doing this to win, although I can't deny that it's pretty cool we're in first place right now! But we're doing this to change our habits so that we learn to live in a way that is better for the environment and limits our impact on our surroundings!
  
  Onward! Go WDS!!
  
  Amy
  
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Reflection Question
Transport Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?

Chloe S 4/12/2019 6:09 PM

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Reflection Question
Materials Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

How do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?

Chloe S 4/12/2019 6:09 PM

I like to write.

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Reflection Question
Transport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

Chloe S 4/12/2019 6:07 PM

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- Chloe S 4/13/2019 10:00 PM
  
  Sorry that I posted with a blank spot. The real answer to the question is that I love looking at this world and being able to say I did something to make it better
  
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Reflection Question
Land Use Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

Indigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?

Chloe S 4/12/2019 5:47 PM

Knowing what to do and when

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Reflection Question
Land Use Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Chloe S 4/12/2019 5:46 PM

Yes to all of them

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Reflection Question
Land Use Buy Bamboo

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?

Chloe S 4/12/2019 5:45 PM

No you could Use wood instead

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Reflection Question
Food Reduce Animal Products

In 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?

Chloe S 4/12/2019 5:43 PM

My only answer is we are a wealthy country and we can afford the extra food

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Reflection Question
Food Keep Track of Wasted Food

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?

Chloe S 4/12/2019 5:42 PM

I would Put it towards a college fund

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Reflection Question
Food Smaller Portions

Fun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?

Chloe S 4/12/2019 5:41 PM

Weight loss healthier and Good for you

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