

Kerry Enloe
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,215 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO270minutesspent learning
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UP TO5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO10meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO19lightbulbsreplaced
Kerry's actions
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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 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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Electricity Generation
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Buildings and Cities
Express My Support
#54 Walkable Cities
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 19 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 15.64 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Electricity Generation
Solar Water Consultation
#41 Solar Water
I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Buildings and Cities
Tour a Green Roof
#73 Green Roofs
I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Electricity Generation
Rooftop Solar Consultation
#10 Rooftop Solar
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 19 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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.
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.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
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.
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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Kerry Enloe 4/25/2018 3:04 PMwhat a great way to do teamwork! I wish we had this format for everything! -
Kerry Enloe 4/25/2018 3:01 PMin particular, watching what we eat at home and also watching our budget, has led to several of the daily challenges about zero waste and expiration dates. -
Kerry Enloe 4/25/2018 3:00 PMI was most surprised by all the things I already do. -
Kerry Enloe 4/25/2018 2:59 PMhaving the eco challenge helps bring up daily awarenes. -
Kerry Enloe 4/25/2018 2:59 PMit is hard to keep track of everything every day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Kerry Enloe 4/25/2018 8:54 AMI had vaguely heard of biomass. that it is so prevalent in other areas was a surprise. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Kerry Enloe 4/25/2018 8:52 AMplenty of other ways to use this money - investing in growing more of our own food would be a great start. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationDiversifying our energy supply and improving public health are just two benefits of renewable energy. What other motivators inspire you to consider installing a solar water heater in your home?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDependable 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationIdentify some ways in which modern human societies have become unsustainable. What kind of roles do individuals have in creating and changing practices in society?
Kerry Enloe 4/25/2018 8:50 AMindividuals can focus on making change every day. it will flow like a ripple in a pond