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Panda Ollie
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POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO8.2locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2,425minutesspent learning
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UP TO50plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO19conversationswith people
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UP TO6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO3.0donationsmade
Panda's actions
Land Use
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Electricity Generation
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Food
Explore Other Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
All Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.
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.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Materials
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Bioplastics
I will avoid buying and using 5 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.
Women and Girls
Fund Family Planning
Health and Education
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Food
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines
I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 1 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.
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.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 2400 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
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.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 6 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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.
Participant Feed
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Panda Ollie 2/28/2020 12:12 PMWe need to grind so that we can win -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
Panda Ollie 2/28/2020 12:10 PMI can by lots of vegetables -
Panda Ollie 2/26/2020 10:55 AMPOINTSPOINTSPOINTSPOINTSPOINTS -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsConcrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but its carbon footprint may not be obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole CommunityIndigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodDependable 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?
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Panda Ollie 2/18/2020 5:13 PMDoes anyone know how to remove a one time challenge? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?