Megan Chandler
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 958 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO600gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO11locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO44meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO119milestraveled by bus
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UP TO187milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO360minutesspent learning
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UP TO104pounds of CO2have been saved
Megan's actions
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 40 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 17 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.34 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 90 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 17 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.26 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
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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Megan Chandler 4/25/2018 7:38 AMCoffee and Chocolate contribute to deforestation in poor nations. I've started to research what choices I can make that are sourced ethically. -
Megan Chandler 4/16/2018 2:04 PMToilet banks are so simple! I had them in my previous residence and had completely forgotten how easy it is to install! :D -
Megan Chandler 4/11/2018 10:23 AMSwitching to vegetarian options has been exciting! I'm enjoying the local seasonal produce and feeling energetic! -
Megan Chandler 4/04/2018 8:00 AMIt's change time! :D