Ecochallenge.org

Drawdown Ecochallenge

Panda Lily

Team Panda

"I want to keep the earth clean for us and the environment."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
701 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

780

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted
UP TO

10

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

2.9

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

25

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

8.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

3.0

miles

traveled by bike

Panda's actions

Materials

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bioplastics

I will avoid buying and using 1 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Test Drive an Electric Bike

Electric Bicycles

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Composting

Composting, Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Go by Bike

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 1 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Explore Other Transportation Solutions

All Transportation Solutions

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Upgrade My Windows

Insulation

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Express My Support For Equitable Biking Infrastructure

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Install A Toilet Tank Bank

Low-Flow Fixtures

I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Advocate For More Packaging Options

Multiple Industry Solutions

I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Advocate For More Packaging Options

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Panda Lily 2/28/2020 4:11 PM

plastic pollution concerns me the most because it also affects animals AND us.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Install A Toilet Tank Bank

How can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?

Panda Lily 2/28/2020 4:08 PM

the region can build higher roads and build pumps to prevent themselves from water situations such as rising sea level.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Explore Other Transportation Solutions

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?

Panda Lily 2/28/2020 4:00 PM

i found that there are MANY other ways of transportation. i learned that you can use other ways of transportation and help yourself while helping others.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

What 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?

Panda Lily 2/28/2020 3:57 PM

the amount of time it takes to get to the places i have to go to influence my trannsportation. the distance the places are from me would need to change.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Improve a Bus Stop

How can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?

Panda Lily 2/28/2020 3:54 PM

we can write to city officials or put up advertisements. this will help people understand and catch their attention

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Upgrade My Windows

How does improving your home's (or office's) energy efficiency help you better live out your values?

Panda Lily 2/28/2020 3:52 PM

it helps us because we can improve our life quality and at the same time we are helping the earth

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Express My Support For Equitable Biking Infrastructure

What do you like most about biking in your city? What would you like to improve?

Panda Lily 2/28/2020 12:12 PM

i like helping the earth. i would like to improve the amount of people that bike

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Go by Bike

How does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?

Panda Lily 2/27/2020 8:03 AM

it makes me feel good because i am helping the earth

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

Panda Lily 2/27/2020 8:01 AM

it would be saving water. the amount of water we are using needs to change

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Panda Lily 2/26/2020 5:26 PM

i did a bunch of challenges and you guys should too

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