

Ryan Workman
"Arrive at solutions that have the diversity, stability, and resilience of natural ecosystems."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO170minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
Ryan's actions
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
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.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.82 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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).
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 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 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
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 QUESTIONTransportReducing (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?
Ryan Workman 4/24/2019 8:31 PMThe most obvious is the fuel savings, But honestly for me a bicycle makes more sense for my daily driver -
Ryan Workman 4/24/2019 8:21 AMLast day. There is still time left to get in some of those one time challenges! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Ryan Workman 4/24/2019 8:18 AMIt helps me not throw out things that are still good, even though they are "expired" -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Ryan Workman 4/23/2019 2:14 PMI was surprised how little energy the existing and expensive projects actually produce. -
Ryan Workman 4/22/2019 7:53 AMHappy Earth Day everybody! -
Ryan Workman 4/19/2019 11:53 AMIncrease the sense of community around you. Smile! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsConcrete 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?
Ryan Workman 4/17/2019 12:52 PMAsphalt? It looks like the National Asphalt Pavement Association has a sustainability report. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Ryan Workman 4/17/2019 12:50 PMWalking bring life to a neighborhood like rain to the desert. Continuous sidewalks would make it better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Ryan Workman 4/17/2019 12:36 PMThe Citizen's building is the tallest, but the wind potential here is not very high. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow can you share what you have learned in your research with others?
Ryan Workman 4/15/2019 8:13 AMNot a lot of incentives that I could find for updating underfloor insulation in my home. The local utility has one but the state and federal ones have all expired.