Join the Drawdown EcoChallenge, presented by EcoChallenge.org

April 3 - April 24, 2019

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

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?

Lauren Kelly 4/24/2019 11:00 AM

Lots of people do not have time to prepare meals and want something fast and easy. Its quick and easy to drive through mcdonalds and get a big mac - you can eat in the car! Media: you never see an add for a fresh beautiful eggplant... it's always a big juicy steak, hamburger, or bacon!

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Women and Girls Learn about the Need for Family Planning

What did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!

Lauren Kelly 4/23/2019 2:39 PM

Accessibility is lacking in most areas. I want to start thinking about how women in rural areas can have better access to family planning.

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Transport Test Drive an Electric Bike

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?

Lauren Kelly 4/21/2019 7:06 AM

I would ride my bike more if I had an electric bike - specifically for riding to work. It will help me get there faster and encourage me to stop driving when not necessary!

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Transport Use Muscle Power

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?

Lauren Kelly 4/21/2019 7:03 AM

YES! I feel better when I ride my bike - I'm in a better mood.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Install a Toilet Bank

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Lauren Kelly 4/21/2019 7:02 AM

We installed a Cistern to catch rain run-off so we can water our garden in the summer!

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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?

Lauren Kelly 4/21/2019 7:01 AM

I really wanted cememt counter tops in my new kitchen. I researched green alternatives and found Paper stone - PaperStone is made of 100 percent postconsumer paper fused with a petroleum-free resin derived from cashew liquids. I think it will look just as good.

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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?

Lauren Kelly 4/21/2019 6:56 AM

It's a sustainable way to yield high value timber while also providing space to raise livestock.

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Electricity Generation Support Companies Leading in Green Energy

Every dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. Name some companies you know that invest in green energy. How can you support them?

Lauren Kelly 4/18/2019 5:50 PM

Pudget Sound Solar. Talk to family and neighbors about installing solar panels on their homes!

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Food Support Local Food Systems

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?

Lauren Kelly 4/18/2019 5:41 PM

Building resilient communities is the most inspiring benefit of local food systems. I helped build a community garden in the South Park neighborhood and worked with the Duwamish Valley Youth Core who is maintaining it. South Park is a food desert and has very little access to fresh food!

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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?

Lauren Kelly 4/18/2019 5:31 PM

Benefits - Save money! Eating less food = buying less food = wasting less food!

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