Panda Daniela
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 470 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO540gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO3.2locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO32minutesspent learning
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UP TO10plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0zero-waste mealconsumed
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Panda's actions
Food
Explore Other Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
All Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.
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.
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.
Materials
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
Materials
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Bioplastics
I will avoid buying and using 5 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 20 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Explore Other Food, Agriculture, and Land Use SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Panda Daniela 2/27/2020 4:39 PMI found out about a lot of food solutions I didn't know about; I don't know, It was all interesting. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Reduce Single-Use DisposablesWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Panda Daniela 2/27/2020 4:35 PMI speak to many of my friends and family and explain to them the dangers and my concerns of climate change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Choose Recycled PaperGood job on choosing recycled paper! How can you take your action a step further?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Advocate For More Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Panda Daniela 2/27/2020 4:27 PMWe are literally killing the planet and most people don't care, this will affect everyone in one way or another. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Fix Leaky FaucetsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Panda Daniela 2/27/2020 4:24 PMI am pretty close to fulfilling those guidelines but I should eat less raw fish; I will eat less sushi. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?