Jay Geibel
6/14/2022 5:32 AM
My walks typically consist of some road and some trail walking. I like the lack of infrastructure in many ways. I get a chance to feel secluded and among nature.
Jay Geibel
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 621 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO305minutesspent exercising
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO8.8locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO195minutesspent learning
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO600minutesspent outdoors
Jay's actions
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 3 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Land Sinks
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 25 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, Agriculture, and Land Use
Explore Other Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
All Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.
Industry
Calculate the carbon footprint of my household
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Buildings
Research Heat Pumps
High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Land Sinks
Choose Better Wood Products
Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
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 QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Jay Geibel 6/08/2022 8:37 AMAppreciating the biodiversity, even in areas that don't seem to be very "wild" always brings an appreciation. Also, as I learn more about biology and the incredible diversity of life it enhances that appreciation and desire to explore the smaller spaces around me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use 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?
Jay Geibel 6/01/2022 9:30 AMsupporting local farmers and an overall strong agricultural sector in Vermont is important to me. I especially want to support those growers who are doing things really well. Those operations who are focused on building soil. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
Jay Geibel 5/25/2022 9:49 AMMy children are three years old now and will be inheriting an out-of-balance planet. Providing them with the knowledge and example of how to act towards achieving a more balanced planet is important to me. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Jay Geibel 5/18/2022 5:19 AMpeople in richer countries can export or externalize the costs of eating meat onto poorer countries. Wealthier populations that are consuming more meat are not directly confronted with the impacts, including degraded soil and water and air pollution. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing & Renewal Tend A GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Jay Geibel 5/11/2022 10:11 AMAs a mountain guide I had moments in the wilderness that were both stressful and profoundly calming, often one right after the other.