Ecochallenge.org and Project Drawdown

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 4 - April 25, 2018

Chao-Wei Chuang

Taisugar Circular Economy

"保護地球環境是你我的責任"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
136 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

zero-waste meal

consumed
UP TO

1.0

locally sourced meal

consumed
UP TO

1.0

meatless or vegan meal

consumed

Chao-Wei's actions

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Materials

Go Paperless

#70 Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Support Nutrient Management

#65 Nutrient Management

I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transport

Test Drive an Electric Bike

#69 Electric Bikes

I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.

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 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Chao-Wei Chuang 4/25/2018 6:43 PM
I think that it's a little bit late when I join this event. However, I will keep doing these beneficial things and I think I am ready for the next challenge.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Chao-Wei Chuang 4/25/2018 12:24 AM
I still don't really understand the relation between them. But I think we can start shifting a meat-focused food culture by telling them the advantages of eating vegetables and other foods. Once they know the differences, they will choose the better one and then the culture will be changed gradually.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Chao-Wei Chuang 4/25/2018 12:15 AM
I think that if the environment quality is high, the community is better. Thus, I will be more proud of being a member of this community and want to take part in it to make the environment quality higher. It will form a virtuous cycle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

In North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Chao-Wei Chuang 4/25/2018 12:04 AM
First, I will search the recipe online to know how to cook each part of the vegetable and choose the most suitable one for my next try.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these advantages inspire you the most?
Chao-Wei Chuang 4/24/2018 6:15 PM
The most inspirational things for me is that even a small thing I do could have an influence on the local food system.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

What do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Chao-Wei Chuang 4/24/2018 6:11 PM
I would like prioritize bamboo over stuff in my life.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Chao-Wei Chuang 4/24/2018 6:04 PM
I would like to reduce the use of disposable dishes or chopsticks and further more stop using them by bring environment-friendly chopsticks all the time.

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