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Welcome to Drawdown EcoChallenge!

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Ecochallenge.org and Project Drawdown
Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 4 - April 25, 2018
Noelle Majorczak's avatar

Noelle Majorczak

Deloitte Green Dot

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 167 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    conversations
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  • UP TO
    1.0
    locally sourced meal
    consumed
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent learning

Noelle's actions

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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Launch a Recycling Program

#56 Industrial Recycling

I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.

UNCOMPLETED
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Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
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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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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  • Noelle Majorczak's avatar
    Noelle Majorczak 4/10/2018 1:09 PM
    Here's some fun stuff I've learned and shared after researching recycling/composing in the Arlington/DC area!

    Did you know that plastic cutlery is not recyclable? Just because it’s plastic doesn’t mean it can be recycled! A good rule of thumb is the 2 inch by 2 inch rule: if it’s not 2 inches wide on at least two sides, it probably isn’t recyclable. This is because it can fall through the grates at recycling plants and never actually get recycled. If you live in Arlington, check out this website and search some things you’ve never been sure of where to put to find out what bin it belongs in! Also always be sure to empty out/rinse containers before recycling. Dumping that full water/soda bottle in the can could lead to water leaking out, which soils the paper in the can, which makes the entire can un-recyclable and then everything ends up in the trash. 

    Already a pro-recycler? Spend some time learning about composting in your area! There’s some info about composting in Arlington at this website. Composting doesn’t have to be hard or a super intense process! You can drop food scraps off at some local farmers markets including the Columbia Pike, Crystal City, Dupont Circle, and Eastern Market Farmer’s Markets. If you live in DC, here’s some more information about other places you can drop off food scraps and why you should do it.

    Worried about grabbing lunch at the Rosslyn office and using non-recyclable or non-compostable materials? Head over to Sweet Green! Everything in store is 100% compostable.

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    Noelle Majorczak 4/04/2018 7:30 AM
    Today, I was looking through some of the Eco Challenge options, and saw supporting Women Owned businesses on the list and thought I would share one of my experiences doing just that in DC! This past weekend, I made it to the Little Leaf shop in DC to buy some adorable new plants for my apartment. Little Leaf is a shop owned by Amanda McClements, who also owns Salt & Sundry in DC. The shop itself is a joy to visit, they lovingly call it the 'Little Jungle'. Everyone there is extremely helpful in telling you about the different plants they have and how to take care of them. I picked up the cute little Spanish Moss plant in the picture attached.


    So, if you're looking for some new plants or home goods to spruce up your living space, definitely visit Little Leaf located super close to the U Street and Shaw metros, or Salt & Sundry. Check out their websites below!

    https://www.littleleafshop.com/
    https://www.shopsaltandsundry.com/
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