
Renee Wahlman
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,012 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO570minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.0treesplanted
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UP TO20plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO15conversationswith people
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UP TO78locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO42meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Renee's actions
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 90 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 10 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
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.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
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