
Scott Kuyper
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,062 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO155minutesspent learning
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UP TO120milestraveled by bus
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UP TO5.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO104pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
Scott's actions
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 8 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 6.94 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 6 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 6 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 6 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 6 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Buildings and Cities
Express My Support
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
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 Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Restore Wetlands
#52 Coastal Wetlands
I will volunteer 1 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
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.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 6 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 6 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
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.
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
#70 Recycled Paper
If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
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