Join the Drawdown EcoChallenge, presented by EcoChallenge.org

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Australian Parents For Climate Action Feed

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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?

Marie Carvolth 4/24/2019 5:14 AM

This challenge has helped me focus on more meatless meals and explore some energy and transport operations that I'd been meaning to look into. Always so much more to do, and I'll continue my efforts!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Fflur Collier 4/22/2019 4:23 PM

I’m being more diligent with turning off lights but we could definitely unplug appliances at wall more often. Could stick to only cold washing, even though I only use warm wash infrequently. I think our biggest cost is from heating bath water for our kid (though I share the bath too) and air conditioning in summer which we cannot be inside our house without in Brisbane summer heat. Could get another pedestal fan? Renting our house means our renovation options are limited

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Marie Carvolth 4/22/2019 5:55 AM

Disappointed to learn that it's not feasible for us to have a micro wind turbine on our property - we're on the side of a hill with lots of trees and some houses around us, which means too much turbulence. There goes my birthday wish! But at least Drawdown has excellent resources explaining it, which made my research easy.

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Marie Carvolth 4/21/2019 4:23 AM

How's everyone's challenge going? I forgot to check in for a few days but kept up my one or two meatless meals a day... I also bought a flight which I feel guilty about and don't think carbon offsets are really a good enough solution, they're just a "feel-better" measure... And I researched electric vehicles - how I wish there were station wagon models available!

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Leanne Brummell 4/09/2019 5:22 PM

Sorry team I keep forgetting to login. I’m still doing my daily actions and ticked off a few more things this morning too.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Connect With A Nonprofit

What are the most pressing issues for women and girls in your community?

Fflur Collier 4/05/2019 6:05 AM

Tonight I had a great conversation with my dear friend about local groups and organisations supporting women in our community and ways in which I might be able to support them. I’ll be doing more research

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Fflur Collier 4/05/2019 6:02 AM

Through this Ecochallenge I have learned about the excellent support that Femme International are providing to young women in Kenya and around the world and I’m pleased to have donated two Femme kits to help two young women have an easier time of managing menstruation and hopefully not miss any of their education due to their period.

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Marie Carvolth 4/04/2019 11:38 PM

Another day, another meatless meal! Easy.

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Leanne Brummell 4/04/2019 9:26 PM

Lovely to be walking to do my chores up the street instead of driving, now that the temperature is bearable again. Don’t forget to slip, slop, slap and wear a hat. Do you really need to drive to where you’re going? Can you walk, bike, use public transport instead? Carpool to the shops with a neighbour? Little things we do all add up 😃

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Marie Carvolth 4/04/2019 4:29 AM

Yay I've made a start on my #Drawdown Ecochallenge! So many great actions to choose from, but I'm keeping mine achievable and will try to ramp it up a little each day or week so that I build in a couple of better habits or lifestyle improvements :)

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