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
Electricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

Justin Ng 4/24/2019 7:23 PM

My envision of a sustainable community is where people are taking the wastes that we produce such as food scraps and reprocessing it so we can use it again. To do this we could set up composting facilities or use reusable utensils and bottles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Justin Ng 4/24/2019 6:33 PM

What concerns me most about how we are affecting the planet is how globally we care more about money and sometimes become lazy causing pollution and more CO2 emissions. Locally, I believe we are taking too many trips with our cars since each family owns one or two cars.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Support Nutrient Management

How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?

Justin Ng 4/24/2019 6:31 PM

If the environmental quality such as litter-free streets is well, I would feel a greater sense of community because we are taking care of the environment and respecting our town and its residents.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Rebecca Blum 4/24/2019 6:07 PM

I can implement "repair" and "reuse." I can repair if I break a perfectly good item that can be fixed and restored to its original condition. I can reuse by using reusable bags and containers. I now have a reusable plastic container for my lunch instead of always using foil and plastic bags.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Choose Recycled Paper

Good job on choosing recycled paper! How can you take your action a step further?

Rebecca Blum 4/24/2019 6:05 PM

I can take this further by informing others on recycled paper and the benefits of choosing it. That way, it can continue spreading.

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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?

Rebecca Blum 4/24/2019 6:04 PM

There are many everyday items and resources with large carbon footprints. Coal is the first in my mind, as it omits so much gas that pollutes the air and makes it hard to maintain a healthy planet.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Rebecca Blum 4/24/2019 6:03 PM

I'm most concerned about all of the food waste that we put into the trash, rather than compost. If waste is composted, it can be reused to make environmentally friendly products and make Earth a healthier planet.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Smaller Portions

Fun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?

Rebecca Blum 4/24/2019 6:02 PM

Aside from environmental benefits, you could also be a healthier person if you eat less food. A lot of people, including me sometimes, just keep eating even after they are full. If everyone can manage portion size, America could be a healthier place.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Composting

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?

Rebecca Blum 4/24/2019 6:01 PM

The lack of water most motivated me because so many people don't have enough water to maintain a healthy hydrated lifestyle, and that could be so beneficial to so many people worldwide.

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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?

Rebecca Blum 4/24/2019 6:00 PM

I could help advocate by informing people about the benefits of geothermal energy and how they could get set up with it in a convenient way.

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