CoRaL jj
"my mission is to save the weird animals like my profile photo because they make our world unique"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO9.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO110milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO22meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO220pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO17peoplehelped
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UP TO56minutesspent learning
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UP TO110milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO130conversationswith people
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UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO14donationsmade
CoRaL 's actions
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Express My Support For Walkable Cities
Walkable Cities
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
Transport
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
Telepresence, High-Speed Rail
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
Abandoned Farmland Restoration
I will contact 2 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Improve a Bus Stop
Public Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Advocate for Forest Protection
Forest Protection
I will contact 5 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws, as well as the rights of local people to protect and restore the land in their communities.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 24 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Give a Microloan
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will give 7 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Donate
Improved Clean Cookstoves
I will donate to nonprofits that install clean cookstoves in low-income countries.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Start a Social Media Campaign
Health and Education
Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Make School More Affordable
Health and Education
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Fund Family Planning
Health and Education
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Help Students Overcome Health Barriers
Health and Education
I will donate 10 Femme Kit(s) to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
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 QUESTIONLand Use Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
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REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Research and Advocate for High-Speed RailWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?
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REFLECTION QUESTION
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Advocate for Forest ProtectionHigher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-waste CookingIn 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?