Betsy Crites
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 336 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO18meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO12milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO7.3pounds of CO2have been saved
Betsy's actions
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 6 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 3.63 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
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).
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.
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 QUESTIONTransport Try CarpoolingTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Betsy Crites 4/25/2018 7:36 AMA challenge in carpooling for me is I often have to give up some freedom. If I carpool somewhere, I loose complete autonomy over my schedule. However, I do recognize that sacrifices have to be made if we want to be part of the climate change solution. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smaller PortionsFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of this?
Betsy Crites 4/25/2018 7:33 AMHealth- putting food on a smaller plate has made me do a better job ensuring the food is more of a balanced diet. As well as financial, I have to buy fewer groceries when I don't over serve at a meal. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhat 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?
Betsy Crites 4/25/2018 7:31 AMI was at an Climate Science event this week where there were no entree vegetarian options provided at dinner. Making vegetarian options available to all at events would be a start to the culture shift. -
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?
Betsy Crites 4/06/2018 11:35 AMGet educated! Many local shops don't advertise they are run by women. Don't be afraid to ask. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Online Energy AuditWhat are your next steps for saving energy?