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?

Laney Holland 6/04/2019 12:20 PM
I learned that you have to do the hard thing most of the time when it comes to reducing carbon footprints. You have to realize things about yourself that you have learned, and things that are bad for you and your footprint might be from way deep in your life patterns, but you absolutely can do the hard thing and make a new pattern! Start with educating yourself, share those findings with people who are also curious, and get after it!

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Alex Mota 4/25/2019 8:41 AM
I really loved this challenge if we could do more lush wide challenges i think it would be really great

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

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?
Lindsay Miller 4/24/2019 9:09 PM
The more we are aware of our environmental impact and how we can change our consumption and repurposing of waste the easier it becomes just part of a daily routine. It makes me feel prideful in knowing that by implementing new techniques I am worker towards a better future

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Lindsay Miller 4/24/2019 9:02 PM
By preparing for changing water situations my household will become more resilient since there is less a sense of crisis. The better we plan the less problems we face in the future

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Action Track: Social Justice

How can micro energy solutions reduce inequities? Why is this important to you?
Lindsay Miller 4/24/2019 8:58 PM
in places around the world their are many gender inequities when it comes to agriculture and sustainability. As time goes on I want to see more projects that are geared toward leveling the gaps and creating funding for woman run and operated solutions

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Action Track: Social Justice

Indigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?
Lindsay Miller 4/24/2019 8:54 PM
Balance is crucial in understanding better sustainability because we as a human race have become greedy in what we take from the earth without being as conscious about what we are giving back! Now more than ever it is fundamental that we release the damage we are causing and work for a better sustainable future

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

How do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
Lindsay Miller 4/24/2019 8:46 PM
This one was easy as pie oh boy!!! I am so excited because now I can control what happens in my house right from my phone which makes sure that I am always on top of maximizing energy efficiency

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
Lindsay Miller 4/24/2019 8:44 PM
I am learning the benefits of how we heat and cool our homes and how most of the time we can improve energy consumption just by spending an extra month or so a year just by keeping the air conditioning off and the windows open a little longer

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Transport

List some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Lindsay Miller 4/24/2019 8:37 PM
I started going to the market with my friend and doing a combined produce shop and omg! Tuesdays are now the days that we get all that done and spend time planning recipes together. Its a win win win, social interaction, carpooling, and learning to minimize food waste :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

Half of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you often drive short distances instead of biking or walking? If so, how might incorporating an electric bike into your lifestyle help you make more climate-friendly choices?
Lindsay Miller 4/24/2019 8:34 PM
After trying an electric bike... I find your average bike easier to maneuver (I crashed a lot) That being said if you are thinking of traveling somewhere down the block or a mile or two over, biking and walking just made me feel so much better! I felt great getting in some extra exercise and enjoying nature rather than just zipping somewhere in my car. The journey can really be better than the destination even if its a short one

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