Karen Downing
"Striving to make an impact and change."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 643 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO9.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO235minutesspent learning
Karen's actions
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 55 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity Generation
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
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 Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
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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Karen Downing 4/23/2018 8:04 PMEveryday is a great day to recycle -
Karen Downing 4/16/2018 6:38 PMTime goes by so fast, doing the challenge and forgetting to login ! Have a great evening! -
Karen Downing 4/13/2018 9:01 PMBeautiful day to open the windows to cool dow. The house and hang out laundry. Saving the environment. -
Karen Downing 4/11/2018 7:11 PMI am watching my food portions to reduce my waste. Made a trip today to the recycling center. -
Karen Downing 4/09/2018 8:04 PMSmaller portions and food labels 🙂 Recycling daily. -
Karen Downing 4/08/2018 4:45 PMI am very concerned and have been conscious of my decision that will help reduce my carbon foot print. Protecting the environment and advocating to save animals.
Visted a wetland today. In awe of its beauty.-
Emily Ndungu 4/08/2018 5:24 PMThanks Karen for the post, I view protecting the environment and advocating for animals as speaking up for the "voiceless."
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Karen Downing 4/07/2018 5:22 PMHad a great day! Added to my effort to reduce my carbon footprint. Attend the Columbus Zoo Frog Watch training. Excited to be a citizen scientist. -
Karen Downing 4/06/2018 6:19 PMI am not only eating better, but I am making a difference saving the environment! Tomorrow is when I drop off my recycling. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Karen Downing 4/05/2018 6:21 PMI have not heard of biomass technology. I am grateful for this challenge! Oh my goodness this is an outstanding concept! The video about Harney County, Oregon is a huge eye opener. There are multiple options for biomass that is a win-win for everyone. -
Karen Downing 4/05/2018 3:19 AMGood Day everyone! Time to start the day positive and focus on our challenges! Wishing for warmer weather in Ohio- sunshine ☀️ is much needed 😊-
Krystina Jarvis 4/06/2018 2:00 PMThank you for your positive energy Karen! I love seeing all of your updates.
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