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Welcome to Drawdown EcoChallenge!

Watch the short video below to learn the basics.
You'll be an Drawdown EcoChallenge expert in no time!

Ecochallenge.org and Project Drawdown
Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 4 - April 25, 2018

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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?

  • Tina Soo Hoo's avatar
    Tina Soo Hoo 4/25/2018 5:43 PM
    Clothing could be a big issue. Reading Marie Kondo's book on tidying and discarding. Excessive buying in culture is a problem.  Too much stuffor in our homes.  To much clothes.  Clothes we
    That are only wore once.  Here's a great article to read.  https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2016/feb/23/marie-kondo-joy-decluttering-waste-recycling-clothes-peak-stuff
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transport Conduct Virtual Meetings
    How can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
    Katie Ferrier's avatar
    Katie Ferrier 4/25/2018 2:46 PM
    keep an agenda and stick to the schedule
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Online Energy Audit
    What are your next steps for saving energy?
    Katie Ferrier's avatar
    Katie Ferrier 4/25/2018 2:34 PM
    checking the programmable thermostats settings
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings and Cities Plan to Insulate
    How can you make your home more energy efficient?
    Katie Ferrier's avatar
    Katie Ferrier 4/25/2018 2:32 PM
    Calling a contractor to start instead of putting it off.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Choose Recycled Paper
    How can you take your action a step further?
    Katie Ferrier's avatar
    Katie Ferrier 4/25/2018 2:28 PM
    think before your print!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Recycle Everything I Can
    How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
    Katie Ferrier's avatar
    Katie Ferrier 4/25/2018 2:27 PM
    Refuse the silverware at lunch. Reuse existing!
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Women and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
    What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
    Tina Soo Hoo's avatar
    Tina Soo Hoo 4/25/2018 2:11 PM
    Learn more about women as political leaders: https://www.womenpoliticalleaders.org/
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Learn More about Biomass
    Had you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
    Phillip Wright's avatar
    Phillip Wright 4/25/2018 2:08 PM
    I had heard about cars running on ethanol and wood used for heating, but it is interesting how many ways it can be used to generate energy.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Women and Girls Connect With A Nonprofit
    What are the most pressing womens' and girls' issues in your community?
    Tina Soo Hoo's avatar
    Tina Soo Hoo 4/25/2018 1:56 PM
    Girl Scout is about educating girls!
    http://www.gsema.org/
    Empowering G.I.R.L.
    Go-getter
    Innovator
    Risk-taker
    eader
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Women and Girls Learn about the Need for Family Planning
    What did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
    Tina Soo Hoo's avatar
    Tina Soo Hoo 4/25/2018 1:53 PM
    This ties into Why is to important to educate girls: https://www.brookings.edu/blog/future-development/2016/02/16/climate-change-fertility-and-girls-education/
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