Koala Wes
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 571 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO450gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO240milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO24meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO180pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO39minutesspent learning
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UP TO72plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO240milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO13conversationswith people
Koala's actions
Food
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics, Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Materials
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Bioplastics
I will avoid buying and using 6 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transport
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Explore Other Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
All Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 13 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Women and Girls
Research Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 2 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 2 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 2 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Materials
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Koala Wes 2/21/2020 7:25 AMi am actually very scared about climate change because we live in a sea side city. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Koala Wes 2/21/2020 7:23 AMIt helps us make better decisions by being more careful when we select our food and water we are using on a daily bases. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are just three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons? How could/does regenerative agriculture positively impact you and your community?
Koala Wes 2/21/2020 7:22 AMWe can grow plants and trees in the same area we are raising our cattle and food -
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn about Local Indigenous PracticesWhat did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?
Koala Wes 2/21/2020 7:17 AMTheir land management was way more efficient than our common day land use and we can learn from these people to create a cleaner earth -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Koala Wes 2/21/2020 7:15 AMSilvopasture is when live stock and trees and plants are grown and live together . which makes a cleaner farm. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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Koala Wes 2/06/2020 7:18 AMLest go team Koala 2nd place -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Try CarpoolingList some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Koala Wes 2/06/2020 7:13 AMI frequently go to school and I car pool to school every day per week witch is 5 days per week and it is me and tree other people.-
Koala Dylan❤ 2/06/2020 7:15 AMThat is great! Same here! -
Koala Vanessa 2/06/2020 7:15 AMGood idea -
Koala Isa 2/06/2020 7:14 AMcool -
Koala Charlotte 2/06/2020 7:14 AMI do the same
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