Yes, after I join Drawdown EcoChallenge even,I realize I need to pay more attention on what kind of transportation choices I have to help reduce air pollution.
YIJU YEH
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,158 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO48minutesspent learning
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UP TO28zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO9.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO165gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO18milestraveled by bike
YIJU's actions
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Buildings and Cities
Tour a Green Roof
#73 Green Roofs
I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
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.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 6 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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.
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.
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 5 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
YIJU YEH 4/25/2018 6:33 PMHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Yes, after I join Drawdown EcoChallenge even,I realize I need to pay more attention on what kind of transportation choices I have to help reduce air pollution.
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REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat did you learn on your green roof tour?
YIJU YEH 4/24/2018 2:38 AMHow can I share what I have learned in my research with others?
I just share "Green Roof" idea with a friend from Singapore. Due to the limition of Singapore land. From my point of view, it might be an efficient way of using roof space. it also provide a chance for residents to build an organic farm and plant vegetables. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
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YIJU YEH 4/21/2018 7:40 AM-
Shwu-Miin Lin 4/21/2018 7:01 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHalf 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsHow are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
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YIJU YEH 4/20/2018 1:55 AM-
Shwu-Miin Lin 4/21/2018 7:02 PM
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