

Haley McIntosh
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 639 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO4.0peoplehelped
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UP TO20milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO3.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO10milestraveled by bus
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UP TO6.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
Haley's actions
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.49 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 5.78 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 50 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 40 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Materials
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 3 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.
Women and Girls
Help Girls Overcome Health Barriers
#6 Educating Girls
I will donate one or more Femme Kits to help girls overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
Women and Girls
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 3 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Women and Girls
Make School More Affordable
#6 Educating Girls
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
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.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
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 QUESTIONWomen and GirlsIn what other ways could you help girls overcome health barriers to being able to attend school?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhy is it important that girls have equal access to education in order to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow can you take your action a step further?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow can you take your commitment to sustainable living beyond yourself? How can you, personally, work toward broader change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodProducing uneaten food squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these motivates you the most to change your behavior regarding food waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
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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?