Ecochallenge.org and Project Drawdown

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 4 - April 25, 2018

Zahra Sherman

Lincoln High School

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
582 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

40

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

5.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

63

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Zahra's actions

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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Women and Girls

Support Women-Owned Businesses

#62 Women Smallholders

I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Advocate for Forest Protection

#38 Forest Protection

I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Improve a Bus Stop

#37 Mass Transit

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

What did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
Zahra Sherman 4/12/2018 11:19 AM
I learned that in 2016 a member of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde went on a hunger strike for five days outside the state Capitol in September to highlight the tribes' objections to the impact on their fishing rights. It was in response to Hood River County voting in May of 2016 to ban water-bottling plants, but the town of Cascade Locks still wants the business, and is working to overrule voters in the courts.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Zahra Sherman 4/12/2018 11:13 AM
I learned that Drawdown separates their food solutions into two sections: consumer-side solutions and supply-side solutions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Now that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Zahra Sherman 4/12/2018 11:10 AM
I learned that the majority of food labels, including “sell by,” “use by” and “best if used by,” are food manufacturers’ suggestions for peak freshness and taste, rather than indicators of food safety or health concerns.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Dependable 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?
Zahra Sherman 4/06/2018 11:33 AM
I ate a meal from hot lips pizza, a company which prioritizes sourcing from local farms

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

Globally, 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?
Zahra Sherman 4/06/2018 10:59 AM
I found that when I make a conscious effort to look for products that are made by women owned companies it is not that hard.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Zahra Sherman 4/06/2018 10:58 AM
I picked up some pieces of trash at my local bus stop.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Zahra Sherman 4/04/2018 10:42 AM
I did not have coffee, which is one of the 4 foods that onegreenplanet.org labels as the worst foods that contribute to deforestation.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than other countries, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
Zahra Sherman 4/04/2018 10:36 AM
This is an easy goal for me to complete because I am vegetarian already. I don't think that the meat and dairy industries are ethical at all which makes it easier for me to not eat these foods.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

How are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
Zahra Sherman 4/04/2018 10:32 AM
I shared that women around the world aged 15-44 are more at risk from rape and domestic violence than from cancer, car accidents, war and malaria. Hmmm.... not that impressivee

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Zahra Sherman 4/04/2018 10:22 AM
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