Kat Schneider
""We can’t just consume our way to a more sustainable world." – Jennifer Nini"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 834 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by bus
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UP TO220minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.3pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
Kat'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 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
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.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 1 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.57 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
#33 LED Lighting (Household)
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
#69 Electric Bikes
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.7 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Express My Support
#54 Walkable Cities
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
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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Kat Schneider 4/25/2018 11:56 AMthis is a great way to intersperse learning about the ways in which I can continue to contribute to global sustainability initiatives -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Research Retrofitting IncentivesHow can you share what you have learned in your research with others?
Kat Schneider 4/25/2018 11:55 AMMassachusetts has so many discounts and incentives for things like upgrading home insulation and smart technology -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next?
Kat Schneider 4/25/2018 11:55 AMResearching how massSave can help our condo association improve the quality of the exterior envelope to conserve energy used to power our building -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Go by BikeHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel?
Kat Schneider 4/25/2018 11:54 AMAwesome way to see my neighborhood while in transit to local destinations -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Advocate For Greener VehiclesHow does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Research and Advocate for High-Speed RailWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Public TransitHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Kat Schneider 4/25/2018 11:46 AMGrew up driving to and from locations (suburbs) city living affords me the ability to utilize mass transportation and get rid of my private car -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Test Drive an Electric BikeHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you feel that these facts apply to you? If so, how might you incorporate an electric bike into your lifestyle?
Kat Schneider 4/25/2018 11:45 AMElectric bikes seem interesting, but because I live in East Boston where access to the city is through an underground tunnel, electric bikes do not seem feasible for me. I have however been using my pedal bike to get to local destinations in East Boston instead of uber or driving! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Use Muscle PowerHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Kat Schneider 4/25/2018 11:44 AMCycling to my destinations has been so much less aggravating than the T and gives me the opportunity to decompress and connect with members of my community