

Ella Sarzynski
POINTS TOTAL
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- 410 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO158minutesspent learning
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UP TO34milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO27pounds of CO2have been saved
Ella's actions
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 16 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 11 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
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
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 17 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 13.7 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Land Use
Local Perennial Biomass
#51 Perennial Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 5 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 11 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
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.
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 QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhy do you care about taking action on climate change?
Ella Sarzynski 4/25/2018 7:26 AMI care about taking action on climate change because I want my future and my children’s future to be one that is happy and healthy.