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Welcome to Drawdown EcoChallenge!

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Ecochallenge.org and Project Drawdown
Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 4 - April 25, 2018
Betsy Crites's avatar

Betsy Crites

USGBC-Missouri Gateway Chapter

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 336 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    20
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    12
    miles
    traveled by carpool
  • UP TO
    18
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    7.3
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Betsy's actions

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

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

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

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

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY 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

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport
    Take 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?
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    Betsy Crites 4/25/2018 7:36 AM
    A 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. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Fun 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?
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    Betsy Crites 4/25/2018 7:33 AM
    Health- 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. 
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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?
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    Betsy Crites 4/25/2018 7:31 AM
    I 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. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Women and Girls
    Globally, 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?
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    Betsy Crites 4/06/2018 11:35 AM
    Get educated! Many local shops don't advertise they are run by women. Don't be afraid to ask. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities
    What are your next steps for saving energy?
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    Betsy Crites 4/05/2018 12:46 PM
    I should add extra insulation to my windows next winter. 
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