Megan Carriere
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO21meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO198milestraveled by bus
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
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UP TO101pounds of CO2have been saved
Megan's actions
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 8 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 12 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 18 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 9.15 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Participant Feed
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Megan Carriere 4/25/2018 12:16 PMTotally gonna be a Debbie Downer - but in order for my vision of a sustainable community to come to fruition - we need to have a different administration leading this country forward. We've been moving backwards... -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Explore Other Transport SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Megan Carriere 4/25/2018 11:52 AMExcited for autonomous vehicles to start impacting the discussion on transportation. It has so much potential to make a large impact on our transportation. -
Megan Carriere 4/25/2018 11:47 AMIf anyone is looking for a CSA - this one looks great! http://ploughandstarsproject.com/ -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women?
Megan Carriere 4/25/2018 11:44 AMSupport initiatives that empower women - there is an initiative in my town to change from the Board of Aldermen to City Council. I can express my support for this which in return further supports my community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Research Heat PumpsWhy do you care about taking action on climate change?
Megan Carriere 4/25/2018 11:39 AMI care because we only get one home - and I'd like to preserve it for future generations. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Megan Carriere 4/25/2018 11:34 AMGoing to try to switch from paper to cloth where I can - we waste so many paper towels in my household. It's a small change but every effort helps! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Explore Other Food SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Megan Carriere 4/25/2018 11:10 AMThe impact of the food sector on greenhouse gas emission was fascinating to me, and understanding the magnitude. "This essential human activity is responsible for a major share of greenhouse gas emissions today: crop and livestock production is the source of about 1/8 of anthropogenic emissions. Land clearing (which is mostly for agriculture) is the source of another 1/8 of emissions." -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. In what ways can you support your closest regenerative agriculture farm?
Megan Carriere 4/25/2018 9:47 AMI'm going to support local regenerative agriculture farms by researching which farms are closest to me and what program they offer, like a CSA.