johnny meehan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 42 TOTAL
johnny's actions
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
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.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
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).
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Women and Girls
Start a Social Media Campaign
#6 Educating Girls
I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.
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 2 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 11.71 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Donate
#21 Clean Cookstoves
I will donate to Cool Effect's cookstove projects or another nonprofit that installs clean cookstoves in low-income countries.
Electricity Generation
Rooftop Solar Consultation
#10 Rooftop Solar
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
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.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
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.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 1 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Buildings and Cities
Tour a Green Roof
#73 Green Roofs
I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Women and Girls
Host a Film Screening
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will host a film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.
Electricity Generation
Solar Water Consultation
#41 Solar Water
I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.
Electricity Generation
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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