Lydia Hanssen

ESr140 Rock Creek

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Lydia's actions

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 2

#5 Tropical Forests

I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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Food

composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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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 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

#29 Wave and Tidal

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

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Buildings and Cities

Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions

All Buildings and Cities Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

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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.

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Land Use

Advocate for Forest Protection

#38 Forest Protection

I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

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Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 60 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

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

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 180 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Lydia Hanssen 4/25/2018 11:08 PM
We have been making weekly trips to Fred Meyer to recycle/deposit all our bottles and other items that they will take. We have also made strides in reusing or repurposing materials. Mason jars are really lifesavers. I bought them some time back for canning, but they have since served a variety of functions and are easy to clean. Some old cardboard boxes we have even make an excellent cat castle after a little bit of cutting and repositioning. Old toilet paper or paper towel rolls can even keep my cat entertained for a bit. There are so many different uses for things we commonly think of as disposable, and so many things we can refrain from purchasing altogether.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Lydia Hanssen 4/24/2018 12:20 PM
Learning about smart glass was fascinating. I didn't know much about it before, so I was really intrigued by the whole concept of making our homes smarter in general to help the environment. It seemed kind of counterintuitive at first, but I can see how it can be helpful. I read how smart glass relies on chromism, which means the color reacts to change in light exposure, from clear to opaque. The drawdown implementation could lead to a potential of 2.19 gigatons of carbon dioxide reduction by 2050. Of course, this technology is challenged by its high introductory costs. Yet, it should become more accessible as time goes on and it keeps yielding benefits.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Lydia Hanssen 4/15/2018 3:38 PM
Changing my diet hasn't been too difficult, since I know it is for a worthwhile cause. Plus, I have already eliminated many things from my diet that contribute to deforestation and excess emissions. Beef has been stricken from my life for quite some time now, even my pets get their protein from other sources. Palm oil is another item that I have not consumed in quite some time. I planted some organic veggies on my balcony at the beginning of the term, which should be ready in the coming months. The most challenging part of this for me has been only going to sustainable restaurants/cafes. Typically, I do all my personal shopping as local/organic/free range, but when I go out to eat I don't always check. However, this daily challenge has encouraged me to only make purchases at places that are working towards a sustainable future. It is well worth it!

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