Alex Setmajer
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 146 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO13minutesspent learning
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
Alex's actions
Transport
Stay on the Ground
#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 3 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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.
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.
Women and Girls
Start a Social Media Campaign
#6 Educating Girls
Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.
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.
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 5 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
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