Gina Espinoza
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 941 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO840minutesspent exercising
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UP TO40meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
Gina's actions
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
Recycling
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings Solutions
All Buildings Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.
Transport
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation 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.
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
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.
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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Gina Espinoza 1/25/2020 10:15 PMToday we insulated a space in our home, between the ceiling and floor, with Ultratouch Denim Insulation. The insulation is made from recycled consumer denim and textile waste and is easy to handle and wonderfully itch-free: https://www.bondedlogic.com/ultratouch-denim-insulation/ or https://bluejeansgogreen.org/about-us/.
If you have a lot of old, worn out jeans (that are at least 90% cotton) and want to keep them out of the landfill, consider shipping them for free to "Zappos for good" so that they, too, can be upcycled into insulation: https://zapposforgood.org/recycle/bjgg-
Allison Wildman 1/26/2020 7:05 PMso cool Gina! I think Suzanne and Jared used denim in their remodel. It's great to hear there is a better solution !
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