Ecochallenge.org and Project Drawdown

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 4 - April 25, 2018

Resi Williams

EcoChallenge Community Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
138 TOTAL

Resi's actions

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.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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Choose Recycled Paper

#70 Recycled Paper

If I have to buy paper products, I will only purchase products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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Fix Leaky Faucets

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
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How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Resi Williams 4/10/2018 8:39 AM
Be more conscious of the products that I purchase, specifically where and how the materials were sourced and whether or not product can be recycled post use.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
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How can you take your action a step further?
Resi Williams 4/06/2018 11:14 AM
Going forward, I will only purchase paper towels and toilet paper that are made out of recycled materials.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
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What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Resi Williams 4/06/2018 11:13 AM
Coffee stirrer at work; I've since brought a set of wooden utensils to keep at my desk.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Resi Williams 4/06/2018 11:12 AM
I moved to San Diego in January of 2018 and because I did not know the city, I chose to live somewhere within walking distance of work. This familiarizes me with my community and is a better option for our environment - win win! Walking gives you a chance to interact with your environment and it's inhabitants. I feel very lucky to have this option.

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