Ecochallenge.org

Drawdown Ecochallenge

Pierre Hirson

Salesforce CSG Support

"Learn more about what I can do better."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
809 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

480

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

540

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

136

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

95

minutes

spent learning

Pierre's actions

Action Track: Building Resilience

Tour a Green Roof

Green and Cool Roofs

I will set up a visit or a virtual tour of a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Learn about Biochar

Biochar Production

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Purchase a Carbon Offset

Efficient Aviation

If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries

Small Hydropower, Micro Wind Turbines, Microgrids

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Give a Microloan

Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Research Peatlands

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Local Food Systems

Plant-Rich Diets

I will source 50 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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Sinks

Learn about Temperate Forests

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Research Retrofitting Incentives

Building Retrofitting

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Invite a friend to calculate the carbon footprint of their household

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro Wind Turbines

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

UNCOMPLETED
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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Learn about Biochar

Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?

Pierre Hirson 9/25/2021 5:03 PM

Besides locking up carbon, it can also increase soil quality and reduce waste, as green waste is used to make it.

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Pierre Hirson 9/23/2021 8:01 PM

This ecochallenge led me to learn a lot about different eco-friendly projects. It's great to learn about things I haven't heard of in the past!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More about Biomass

Had you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!

Pierre Hirson 9/23/2021 7:57 PM

I was not aware of Biomass Technology before this challenge. It is a form of energy production which is renewable, carbon-neutral and reduces waste going to landfill. It seems to be very promising as it is also cheaper than fossil energy production.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Pierre Hirson 9/22/2021 8:24 PM

In the US, Manufacturers provide dating to help consumers and retailers decide when food is of best quality. Except for infant formula, dates are not an indicator of the product’s safety and are not required by Federal law.
In Australia, there is a difference between Expiry dates and Best Used By dates. If the Best Used By date is passed, it does not mean the food is expired/unsafe to eat.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings Research Retrofitting Incentives

How can you share what you have learned in your research with others?

Pierre Hirson 9/22/2021 8:18 PM

I shared the research I've done with a colleague on Slack yesterday as I thought the subject I was researching (Green Gentrification) was really interesting and eye-opening.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?

Pierre Hirson 9/21/2021 5:18 PM

I clicked on the action Green Gentrification as I had no idea what that meant. After reading about it, I am actually very happy I clicked on it and followed through learning about it. I always enjoy green parks, walks along the rivers of cities I visit, and the problems around housing following these green developments were not something I was aware of. Cities should really have fair housing plans along the green development plans to avoid pushing out the people who lived here before and can't anymore.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Tour a Green Roof

What did you learn on your green roof tour?

Pierre Hirson 9/20/2021 5:28 PM

Green roofs are not only great for the planet they are also great at insulation (temperature and sound)!

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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?

Pierre Hirson 9/20/2021 5:27 PM

I enjoy more my meals without the TV on or my phone.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Purchase a Carbon Offset

A round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?

Pierre Hirson 9/19/2021 6:18 PM

Working remotely showed us we can have plenty of good meetings virtually on platforms like Google Meet or Zoom, etc. I hope we can learn from it and decrease the number of flights we take professionally for meetings that do not require face-to-face interactions.

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Pierre Hirson 9/16/2021 5:18 PM

Did you know you can enjoy cleaning and exercise at the same time? YES! I would NEVER have said this before starting Scuba Diving. Scuba Diving is super fun and it combines a fun activity with exercise. You can also take the time to pick up a couple of plastic bottles, fishing lines or other harmful materials from deep under!

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- Lucinda Young 9/16/2021 10:31 PM
  
  I've cleaned waterways while kayaking and picked up plastic litter while hiking. Yes, great to combine exercise with environmental stewardship!
  
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