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
Transport

How does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?
Tommy Mai 4/29/2019 2:06 PM
Well, Teslas are nice and I can show it off to my friends :) Teslas are lowering in price, so if people are aware of this and their impact in the environment, it will help reduce CO2 in the world.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Christina Ou 4/29/2019 2:04 PM
I have allergies so it was not the most enjoyable but walking outside got rid of a headache I had. I saw a lot of dogs so it was fun and I also realized that I gt tired easily from standing too long.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Tommy Mai 4/29/2019 2:03 PM
It was pretty easy. Considering I was already on a diet, going to a little vegetarian/vegan diet for a few days was not hard.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Tommy Mai 4/29/2019 1:56 PM
I believe the abundance of meat produced in North America is way more than other countries. This means that the meat prices is lower, considering how much we produce. This shows how much richer we are than other countries.

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kate p 4/29/2019 1:53 PM
My challenge went well. It helped me think about the impacts of my actions on the environment.

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v G 4/29/2019 1:50 PM
I enjoyed this challenge.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Milo Lubin 4/29/2019 1:49 PM
My inspiration is that I don't want to die and I don't want my future kids to grow up in a world with no life on it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

What are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?
michael bareno-lee 4/23/2019 1:54 PM
those things are cool like a fast monorail

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
michael bareno-lee 4/23/2019 1:54 PM
god damn portlanders cant make it easy to claen bus stops

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
michael bareno-lee 4/23/2019 1:53 PM
it was hard not to fly 1 mile (!

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