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Welcome to Drawdown EcoChallenge!

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Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 3 - April 24, 2019
Mary Anne Tindoy's avatar

Mary Anne Tindoy

Seton Hall University

"Keeping track of my actions to help the Earth!"

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 763 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    185
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    16
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    24
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    22
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed

Mary Anne's actions

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Rooftop Solar Consultation

#10 Rooftop Solar

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 15
DAILY ACTIONS

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

Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

#47 Bioplastic

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    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?
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    Mary Anne Tindoy 4/25/2019 6:29 AM
    To take better care of my body, I try to eat less meat, which also helps the environment since a plant based diet is beneficial to the planet than meat based!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials
    What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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    Mary Anne Tindoy 4/24/2019 8:21 PM
    When ever I go shopping for groceries or leisure, I bring a reusable bag so I don't waste anymore paperbag or plastic bags
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    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?
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    Mary Anne Tindoy 4/24/2019 8:20 PM
    I try to make sure I optimize the food I have, especially when I eat out. I take everything home if I don't finish the food!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials
    What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
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    Mary Anne Tindoy 4/23/2019 6:58 AM
    None of my bills are mailed, instead they are emailed
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport
    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?
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    Mary Anne Tindoy 4/23/2019 6:58 AM
    I really want an electric car so hopefully when I am financially stable, I will be able to buy one
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation
    Identify some ways in which modern human societies have become unsustainable. What kind of roles do individuals have in creating and changing practices in society?
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    Mary Anne Tindoy 4/23/2019 6:57 AM
    I convinced my parents to get solar panels because in the long run, it will save money and help the planet!
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    Mary Anne Tindoy 4/20/2019 7:00 AM
    bought 2 reusable bags and it has been soo useful, especially in grocery shopping!
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    Mary Anne Tindoy 4/09/2019 8:23 AM
    Gardening in class today was a great way to give back to the Earth :)
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