
Chris Pohlman
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 996 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO95minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO6.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO88pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0donationsmade
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UP TO52gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30milestraveled by bike
Chris's actions
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will buy from organic and local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
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
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 6 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
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.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
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
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 15 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 44.17 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Buildings and Cities
Replace Manual Thermostats
#57 Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
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
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.
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.
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).
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
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.
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 6 friends, family and/or colleagues.
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.
Women and Girls
Make School More Affordable
#6 Educating Girls
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.