traci lesneski
4/25/2018 3:53 PM
eliminating stir sticks does double-duty...what I'm stirring into my coffee isn't good for me, either...
traci lesneski
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 890 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO135minutesspent learning
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UP TO25peoplehelped
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
traci's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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.
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.
Women and Girls
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 25 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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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?
traci lesneski 4/25/2018 3:51 PMthey all do — and with a terrific chef and restauranteur right next door it's easy to support going local! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. Why do you think that is?
traci lesneski 4/25/2018 9:57 AMIn general, I think women prioritize things like healthcare, nutrition, and education.
This stat was startling: when a mother controls her family’s budget, her children are 20 percent more likely to survive—and much more likely to thrive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
traci lesneski 4/25/2018 9:39 AMFrom what I have learned so far...and I have more learning to do...there needs to be more research on potential impacts the marine environment and marine mammals (still largely unknown today). It would be terrible to trade one problem for another.
My family and I so enjoyed learning about hydropower, geothermal energy and wind energy here: https://www.landsvirkjun.com/company/visitus
while in Iceland last year. Check it out if you get the chance! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
traci lesneski 4/25/2018 9:32 AMI was familiar with biomass, and had the perception it was more widely used globally than it appears to be. As a bridge to fossil-fuel-free energy future, to offset the variabilities in solar/wind until a storage solution is nailed, it makes sense. But regulation will be critical! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat do you like most about biking in your city? What would you like to improve?
traci lesneski 4/25/2018 9:23 AMMy community is relatively small, and the trails along the river are lovely. Improvements are needed in creating convenient/tidy/secure/covered parking for the local businesses. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. In what ways can you support your closest regenerative agriculture farm?
traci lesneski 4/24/2018 7:01 PMI live in a critical and protected watershed region, so clean water, the effect of area farms and our yard and gardening practices are all top of mind daily.
We contribute to and support, and advocate on behalf of, the Kinnickinnic River Land Trust, started by a childhood friend's parents, who sold their 100 year family farm's development rights to the Trust in 2002. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
traci lesneski 4/24/2018 10:28 AMWe have been experimenting with the right tools to make online meetings just as effective as in-person meetings.
Online meetings are not only sustainable in terms of transportation, but also staff's lives. Travel can be disruptive, exhausting.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. What kind of investment seems most feasible for you?
traci lesneski 4/23/2018 12:16 PMThis was a great stat to know: Geothermal power plants emit 97% less acid rain-causing sulfur compounds and about 99% less carbon dioxide than fossil fuel power plants of similar size -
traci lesneski 4/21/2018 9:19 AMI’m even more mindful of the dozens of daily decisions I make that can make a difference, and how today’s jam-packed lives make it easy to choose badly for our planet.