Ecochallenge.org and Project Drawdown

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 4 - April 25, 2018

Scott Hardin-Nieri

Creation Care Alliance of WNC

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
669 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

20

conversations

with people
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

36

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

105

minutes

spent learning

Scott's actions

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Online Energy Audit

Multiple Solutions

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

#47 Bioplastic

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Improve a Bus Stop

#37 Mass Transit

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Express My Support

#59 Bike Infrastructure

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Host a Film Screening

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

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Scott Hardin-Nieri 4/25/2018 8:06 PM

grateful for the many inspirations of faith leaders and communities of faith. Earth day vigil picture and photos of the two congregations that participated in CCA workshops today.

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Scott Hardin-Nieri 4/23/2018 3:09 PM
- Annual Earth Day Vigil CCA welcomed people of all faiths on April 22 to First Baptist. The event was a celebration of creation and people and a call to action to care for it. The theme this year was “The Three Loves; Love of Neighbor, Creation, and Children.”
Words of reflection, blessings, and music were shared by leaders from 12 faith communities and 9 denominations/faiths including Rev. Kim Wells of New Hope Presbyterian Church, Rev. Tommy Bratton, Rabbi Rachael Jackson of Agudas Israel Congregation, Rev. Shannon Spencer of the Asheville Poverty Initiative, Daniel Suber, UNCA Student, Rev. Austin McIver Dennis of First Baptist Church, Vicki Garlock of Jubilee Community, Rev. Kevin Bates of Piney Mountain United Methodist Church, Tyrone Greenlee, of Christians for a United Community. Music was shared by the Spanish Mass Choir from St. Eugene Catholic Church and Lyndon Harris of Tigg’s Pond Retreat Center. Food was donated by the 12 Baskets Cafe. We shared some of the CCA Eco Challenge stats and celebrated our collective efforts and the work of Asheville High School!
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Scott Hardin-Nieri 4/18/2018 2:18 PM

I am grateful for Skyland UMC, Blue Ridge Naturalists, and Mountaintrue. The Creation Care team learned about invasive species on their church property and they are doing so much more to care for Creation.

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Scott Hardin-Nieri 4/16/2018 7:21 PM

Today I made first steps in scheduling a home energy audit through the Blue Horizons Project . https://bluehorizonsproject.com/

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Scott Hardin-Nieri 4/15/2018 11:48 AM

This challenge continues to inspire me. Thankful for the team hosting the Earth Day Vigil in this space a week from today April 22 at 5:30 at First Baptist Church. We will explore connections among our Care for Creation, neighbor, and future generations.

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Scott Hardin-Nieri 4/11/2018 8:05 PM

I am grateful to participate in the upcoming No Man's Land Film Festival focused on Women and the Outdoors.

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Scott Hardin-Nieri 4/07/2018 3:02 PM

Today I sent an email to Asheville City Council about expanding public transportation. The budget will go to a vote this Tuesday. Here is an easy way to email the City Council if you are interested. https://secure.everyaction.com/v5_MEDgk7Uu_4dt-kjHS5g2 You may find a way to get points for this action. Additional funding for transportation in WNC will support community and planet.

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- Scott Hardin-Nieri 4/07/2018 7:45 PM
  
  In terms of points, the Eco Challenge Team suggested using this action in the "explore other transportation solutions" Please consider writing City Council here https://secure.everyaction.com/v5_MEDgk7Uu_4dt-kjHS5g2 and then use that time toward your "explore Transport Solutions" achievement.
  
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Scott Hardin-Nieri 4/05/2018 8:07 PM

Not very helpful today but still in this.

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