

Drew Keller
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 825 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO18minutesspent learning
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UP TO80milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO42zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO75pounds of CO2have been saved
Drew's actions
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Advocate for Solar Installation
#10 Rooftop Solar
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
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.
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 Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.7 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 3 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Participant Feed
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Drew Keller 4/12/2018 9:33 AMCoolio -
Drew Keller 4/12/2018 9:33 AMCOolio -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow could better walking infrastructure make your city both more enjoyable and more equitable?
Drew Keller 4/12/2018 9:29 AMWalkable cities can improve the health of people and increase the sense of community -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
Drew Keller 4/12/2018 9:27 AMHaving smart thermostats makes me feel good when I feel the nice warm air keeping me nice and cozy -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat 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?
Drew Keller 4/12/2018 9:25 AMPeople have so much access to extremely cheap meat products in North America -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHad you heard of the term silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Drew Keller 4/12/2018 9:24 AMTHis was my first time learning about silvopasture. It is clearly something that needs more attention! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?
Drew Keller 4/12/2018 9:20 AMI see more and more fuel-efficient vehicles all the time. People that drive them are so much cooler than those losers in fuel-inefficient vehicles. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Drew Keller 4/12/2018 9:19 AMAlways choose paper bags at the store!-
Andrew Setter 4/12/2018 9:23 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportTake 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?