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Eric Fondriest

Climate Action Otters-MW

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 271 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    830
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    330
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    34
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    26
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    150
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    47
    miles
    traveled by bike

Eric's actions

Transportation

Explore Other Transportation Solutions

All Transportation Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go by Bike

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 100 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

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.

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?

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    Eric Fondriest 11/09/2022 12:06 PM
    Since today is the last day I will add a small reflection. After learning more about sustainable seafood I have started purchasing local sustainable seafood and want to take up fishing. After eating without my phone or computer I end up being more productive, doing homework or getting small things done as I eat. By biking more often I feel like I can bike anywhere locally and usually plan my day around biking instead of driving. By walking I spend a lot more time outside and having a clear mind. And I feel less tired throughout my day when I eat more fruits. I will continue to bike, walk and eat some fruit daily and I know a lot more about sustainable fishing methods now and where to look for sustainably caught fish. Hopefully I ca eventually catch my own food.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Explore Other Transportation Solutions
    What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
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    Eric Fondriest 11/09/2022 9:20 AM
    In other countries transit is super useful and cheap. It's easy to take the subway in lots of other countries for cheaper and much more efficient travel. Public transportation also goes hand in hand with walking because you don't always have your car to take you anywhere.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Smart Seafood Choices
    Many 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?
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    Eric Fondriest 11/09/2022 9:19 AM
    I used to be vegan, but learning about how sustainable certain practices can be I have changed that. I support small local farmers and especially fishermen. I only purchase fish if I know where it comes from, there are great local restaurants.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Go for a Daily Walk
    What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
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    Eric Fondriest 11/09/2022 9:17 AM
    When I go for a walk I try to discover new trails. Going for walks helps me find new biking trails and other cool hidden spots I wouldn't find otherwise. I prefer walking outside in the cold
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation Go by Bike
    How does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
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    Eric Fondriest 11/08/2022 1:51 PM
    I feel like biking around locally gives you more patience on the road. Of course it's also healthier and active so I feel more energized before I come into class.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use More Fruits And Veggies
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
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    Eric Fondriest 11/08/2022 1:49 PM
    I don't get as tired when I eat more fruits throughout the day, and eating more vegetables means eating less processed foods.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Action Track: Healing & Renewal Eat Mindfully
    Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
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    Eric Fondriest 11/08/2022 1:47 PM
    I can enjoy the food more as well as spend time thinking about other things if I'm alone. If I'm with people then we spend more time talking.
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