

Donald Suthard
"Take a course in good water and air; and in the eternal youth of Nature you may renew your own. — John Muir"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,184 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO330milestraveled by bus
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UP TO136minutesspent learning
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UP TO10treesplanted
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UP TO240minutesspent exercising
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO66meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO330milesnot traveled by car
Donald's actions
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 5 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 22 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.08 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 10 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Action Track: Social Justice
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
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
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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 QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Donald Suthard 4/24/2019 8:37 AMI learned that there are different types of biomass and some aren't good for the environment. -
Donald Suthard 4/24/2019 4:46 AMLast day of the challenge and I'm proud of what our team has accomplished. -
Donald Suthard 4/23/2019 6:40 AMOnly one day left. No matter who wins, I'm proud of the actions of our team. -
Donald Suthard 4/22/2019 5:13 AMLast few days of the challenge and I'm not only proud of our team and the amount of points we've accumulated, but also how much I have learned about ways to help the environment. -
Donald Suthard 4/19/2019 10:57 AMAlmost forgot to check in today! But I remembered. I need to remember to check in on the weekends, too. -
Donald Suthard 4/18/2019 4:59 AMI love learning about more ways I can help the environment, and the EcoChallenge helps inspire me to keep learning. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Donald Suthard 4/18/2019 4:55 AMI was surprised to find out the first use of tidal energy was installed in the 60s. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Donald Suthard 4/17/2019 7:47 AMEasier access to compost bins for indoors, like apartments and offices. -
Donald Suthard 4/17/2019 7:43 AMI noticed on my walk today that while Boston is very pedestrian friendly, on the rare occasion when the sidewalks need repair it makes being a pedestrian more difficult. Not only does fixing sidewalks contribute to a higher standard of living and improve the value of areas, but it also can contribute to a better environment by encouraging walking. -
Donald Suthard 4/12/2019 5:13 AMWe are currently ranked #21, so that is encouraging! And out of the top 25 teams, we are the team with the fewest team members, which means each member on our team is doing a great job!