Coral Sydney
"i am going to help the earth "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 786 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO270gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO7.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
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UP TO18plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0donationmade
Coral's actions
Materials
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Bioplastics
I will avoid buying and using 2 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.
Transport
Test Drive an Electric Bike
Electric Bicycles
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Materials
Fix Leaky Faucets
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
Transport
school walk
my goal is to walk home from school everyday because my home is close to school.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
Recycling
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Buildings and Cities
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.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics, Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Farm Irrigation Efficiency
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
Materials
Choose Recycled Paper
Recycled Paper
I will plan ahead to only use paper products made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Solutions
All Electricity Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.
Materials
Advocate For More Packaging Options
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Women and Girls
Make School More Affordable
Health and Education
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
Buildings and Cities
Express My Support For Equitable Biking Infrastructure
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
Health and Education
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, and/or trans/nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings Solutions
All Buildings Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.
Transport
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Efficient Trucks
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles
Transport
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
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 QUESTIONTransport Advocate For Greener VehiclesHow does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransport Explore Other Transportation SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Make School More AffordableWhy is it important that girls have equal access to education in order to reduce our global greenhouse gas emissions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Connect With A NonprofitWhat are the most pressing issues for women, girls, and trans/nonbinary people in your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Express My Support For Equitable Biking InfrastructureWhat do you like most about biking in your city? What would you like to improve?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Explore Other Buildings SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?