Ecochallenge.org

Drawdown Ecochallenge

Steve Inglish

CincyNature Team

"To be kind to the planet."

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1,027 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1,530

minutes

being mindful
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73

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
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395

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

2.0

donations

made

Steve's actions

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Eat Mindfully

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

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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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.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

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.

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Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 180 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

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Electricity

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.

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Land Sinks

Choose Better Wood Products

Forest Protection

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 90 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Buy Bamboo

Bamboo Production

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Learn about Carbon Offsets

I will visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Transition to cricket based dog food

Insects are a low impact alternative to mammals and fish for protein.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

Steve Inglish 4/30/2022 12:28 PM
Proposed removal of "Sell by" and "Use by" dates could significantly reduce food waste.

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Steve Inglish 4/20/2022 2:46 PM
Good to see what impact our actions have.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Steve Inglish 4/20/2022 2:41 PM
We have not been trying to reduce our use of palm oil products or tree destroying coffee or cocoa. Make a concerted effort to use planet friendly alternatives to palm oil and buy green frog coffee and cocoa. My wife will be the key to increasing our positive impact.

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- Rachel Johnson 4/23/2022 1:17 PM
  Some don't realize that the fluffy and soft tissues and toilet paper many purchase are contributing to the decimation of acres upon acres of virgin temperate rain forests. All so that we can be a bit more comfy wiping our noses and nether regions. We have so many ways to curb this. I only buy coffee and chocolate from fair-trade and rainforest certified companies. And my TP is always made from recycled sources (except for that time after lockdown when all supplies were limited. Keep going!
  
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Steve Inglish 4/18/2022 2:23 PM
Going well, making good progress.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What are some attributes of an offset that you should consider before purchasing them?
Steve Inglish 4/13/2022 2:34 PM
1) accurate and validated 2) permanent is best 3) must be "additional"

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Steve Inglish 4/08/2022 2:51 PM
These USA dates are ambiguous and not well defined. So the more clarity we have should help us do a better job of determining when foods can be safely eaten.

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- Carolyn Ramseur 4/11/2022 8:12 AM
  This has always been frustrating to me, they don't seem to be correct or have much meaning and I feel like our stigma around them is a big reason a lot of food doesn't get consumed when it's perfectly ok to! i.e. if something has a best by date 2 days later then another identical product right next to it, we're more likely to choose that one. Even if it's something we're cooking that day!
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Steve Inglish 4/08/2022 1:53 PM
I'm much more aware of what I'm eating and find that I really can taste/enjoy the food.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?
Steve Inglish 4/07/2022 12:07 PM
Yes, increasing soil fertility and crop production could be a big benefit. Although, a number of questions remain to be answered concerning this technologies feasibility.

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