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POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO450gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO264minutesspent learning
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UP TO7.0conversationswith people
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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Sinks
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.
Industry
Learn about the impact of old refrigerants
I will spend 19 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided
Buildings
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.
Electricity
Invite a friend to calculate the carbon footprint of their household
Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.
Industry
Practice the 5 R's
Recycling
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Industry
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 19 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 49 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 7 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Electricity
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
Ocean Power
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 3 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Transportation
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Efficient Trucks
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
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 QUESTIONElectricity Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
A B 12/04/2020 8:46 AMMy vision of a sustainable community looks like net zero carbon emmisions, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and recyclable everything. For this too happen everyone needs to be educated on how they can help, so that we can achieve this goal. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
A B 12/03/2020 10:04 AMI learned that their is a need for family planning because it helps our environment and helps people live better lives. The needs of people in other countries compare to people all over the world, the need for better family planning and work on global warming are universal. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
A B 12/02/2020 9:53 AMThe more I learn about the seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, I think more about my actions and how they might affect the environment. The concept of climate cahnge feels overwhelming. However electric cars make me feel hopeful for our future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
A B 11/30/2020 9:16 AMSome of the barriers that exist to womens equality in my community is the gener pay gap, where women are payed less for doing the same things as a man. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Invite a friend to calculate the carbon footprint of their householdWhat kinds of discussions did you have, or are you hoping to have with friends about climate change?
A B 11/28/2020 3:19 PMI want to have discussions with my friends about reusing old stuff for electronics projects. And telling them that recycling is good. -
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
A B 11/26/2020 12:21 PMA sustainable water future in my region would look like people using more sustainable faucets, showerheads, and toilets. To achieve this we need better marketing from the companies that produce these products, so that they would be better known among consmers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use 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?
A B 11/23/2020 9:55 AMIt empowers me to make better decisions like not being squeamish when food is near its expiration, and also too not waste as much food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Spread the Word about Energy AlternativesWhat inspiration and wisdom can you gather from your family, faith, or community traditions that would help you in both communicating about and addressing our most pressing energy issues?
A B 11/20/2020 9:35 AMThe inspiration I could gather from my family is my knowledge of my grandfather having created a fully off the grid house in bent creek. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Advocate For Greener VehiclesHow does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?
A B 11/20/2020 8:29 AMAdvocating for green vehicles in my community connects to my values of living a long happy life, and not screwing over the future generations of people. I might be able toget others involved through sending them information about electric cars.