Skip to main content

Modal Title

Modal Description

Welcome to Drawdown EcoChallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Drawdown EcoChallenge expert in no time!

EcoChallenge.org
Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 3 - April 24, 2019

IDEAS for Binghamton Feed

BACK TO TEAM PAGE

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
    Food Learn More about Silvopasture
    Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
    Kassidy Robinson's avatar
    Kassidy Robinson 4/10/2019 7:41 AM
    I had heard of silvopasture before. I think it's a good use of land that uses grazing and growing of trees in a way that compliments each other and the way grazing exists in natural systems.
    Read More
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Keep Track of Wasted Food
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
    Kassidy Robinson's avatar
    Kassidy Robinson 4/09/2019 3:28 PM
    I would use this money to go on a roadtrip or camping!
    Read More
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
    Kassidy Robinson's avatar
    Kassidy Robinson 4/09/2019 3:26 PM
    Knowing that best by, use by, and sell by are not a hard date of when I should throw out my food, I will waste less by using my judgement more often!
    Read More
  • 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?
    Kassidy Robinson's avatar
    Kassidy Robinson 4/09/2019 3:25 PM
    I can improve my health and save money on food if I control my portion sizes!
    Read More