Join the Drawdown EcoChallenge, presented by EcoChallenge.org

April 3 - April 24, 2019

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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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?

Sophie Rinzler 4/12/2019 5:44 PM

I learned about smart glass, which is "the use of solar radiation to pre-heat or heat water for residential and commercial use within buildings, which reduces the need for conventional fossil fuel-based water heating."

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Replace Manual Thermostats

How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?

Sophie Rinzler 4/12/2019 5:42 PM

They can change automatically so that every morning when I wake up for school it will automatically be warmer, but when I leave it will go to a natural temperature without me changing it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Research Heat Pumps

Why is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?

Sophie Rinzler 4/12/2019 5:41 PM

Taking action on climate change is something I have strong beliefs about because it is our world that it is affecting, and our world is being affected NOW. We need to do something NOW and not LATER so that our future descendants have a safe world to live in,

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Research Heat Pumps

Why is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?

Sophie Rinzler 4/12/2019 5:41 PM

Taking action on climate change is something I have strong beliefs about because it is our world that it is affecting, and our world is being affected NOW. We need to do something NOW and not LATER so that our future descendants have a safe world to live in,

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?

Sophie Rinzler 4/12/2019 5:40 PM

I can get solar panels for my house so that we can get electricity naturally.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Research Cement Alternatives

Concrete 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?

Sophie Rinzler 4/12/2019 5:39 PM

Eating everyday food that is out of season has a larger carbon footprint because it requires storing the food.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Learn about the Need for Family Planning

What did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!

Sophie Rinzler 4/12/2019 5:37 PM

I learned that if you use family planning, costs will be prepared/anticipated, therefore your family will be better off financially.

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Transport Explore Other Transport Solutions

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?

Sophie Rinzler 4/11/2019 3:37 PM

The most interesting thing that I learned was how airplanes can help reduce aircraft fuel burn.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

How do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?

Sophie Rinzler 4/11/2019 3:35 PM

I remember that we are not in that stage yet, and that there is still hoep to change things around. All that we need now is a leader that will promote this, educate more people about it, and make a change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

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?

Sophie Rinzler 4/10/2019 4:36 PM

My friend's family owns a really cool Tesla. My parents are now considering switching so they can go green.

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