

sean warman
""Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world." Albert Einstein"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,143 Total
Participant Impact
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up to32locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to36meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to54zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to55milestraveled by bike
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up to79pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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up to45plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to3.0treesplanted
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up to95minutesspent learning
sean's Actions
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.
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.
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.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Buildings and Cities
Express My Support
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 25 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.
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.
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).
Feed
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sean warman 4/20/2019 5:00 AMJoining the Eco challenge has elevated my awareness of how everyday actions by everyone can have an impact. -
Reflection QuestionFood Explore Other Food SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
sean warman 4/20/2019 4:58 AMThe negative impact from the use of nitrogen based fertilizers. But if managed better we can reduce its impact. To reduce the effects by attending to the Four R’s.Right source, right time right place, right rate. -
Reflection QuestionMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Express My SupportWhat do you like most about biking in your city? What would you like to improve?
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Reflection QuestionMaterials Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
sean warman 4/13/2019 5:23 AMDriving our cars and the chemicals used to de-ice the roads. building rain gardens to capture pollutants -
Reflection QuestionMaterials Eliminate Toxic PlasticsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
sean warman 4/12/2019 5:35 AMSetting up a system and establishing habits makes this one easy. I use my own water bottle, coffee mug, when traveling, or for day trips. Reusable glass and plastic containers for food storage and transport. -
Reflection QuestionTransport Test Drive an Electric BikeHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you often drive short distances instead of biking or walking? If so, how might incorporating an electric bike into your lifestyle help you make more climate-friendly choices?
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sean warman 4/12/2019 5:39 AMTom (the owner of Breakaway cycles) is willing to set up a company sponsored Ebike test drive day. -
Josh Newport (Ecochallenge.org Staff) 4/11/2019 2:08 PMAwesome!
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Reflection QuestionFood Zero-waste CookingHow are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
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Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Go by BikeHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
sean warman 4/10/2019 4:03 AMI feel challenged to accomplish this goal. But when I can, it feels so good to not to be in my car. -
Reflection QuestionMaterials Research Cement AlternativesConcrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
sean warman 4/09/2019 2:17 PMSteal production has a large carbon footprint, due to both manufacturing and transportation.
IPCC projections suggest that CO2 emissions from buildings will continue to account for one-third of global CO2 emissions.Source: UNEP. (2011). Buildings – Investing in Energy Resource Efficiency.
Here is a link I found interesting:
https://academic.oup.com/ijlct/article/4/3/175/710965