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?

Jordan Burrows 4/04/2019 11:13 AM

I'm really trying to find time to research other options of conserving energy within food solutions. I already eat most of my diet from local and natural producers, plus I'm vegetarian - but I have been looking at different animal rights and conservational websites for new ideas as well. It's really hard to find a lot of time though. In addition, the Women's Rights club I'm a part of is currently working on social media campaigns (with me) on the power AND NECESSITY of female education

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Joseph Montuori 4/03/2019 5:15 AM

I'm so psyched to begin the EcoChallenge! Looking forward to sharing ideas, successes, and challenges with my teammates!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Zero-waste Cooking

How are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?

Joseph Montuori 2/16/2019 1:52 PM

Inefficient or "rudimentary" cooking fires and stoves don't burn the wood or dung fuel completely. That makes a lot of smoke! The cook — usually a woman — and her children wind up inhaling those fumes, which obviously hurts their health. That incomplete combustion also creates CO and CO2, a greenhouse gas, and thus contributes to global warming.

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Hudson Burrows 2/15/2019 5:31 AM

Hi STOP! Start thinking about which challenges you're up to and get excited!

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Joseph Montuori 2/15/2019 5:11 AM

Hey, STOPpers! I'm so excited that we're a team! STOP rules... ;)

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- Cal Trumann 2/15/2019 7:07 PM
  
  I can't figure out how to reply to my own post... But yes, Scott and I are teammates, he's excellent! I'm glad we're all in this together!
  
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