Osofa'imalo Leota
5/22/2020 11:52 AM
I learned that it helps reduce poverty. Different people's needs all work together to slow poverty rates.
Osofa'imalo Leota
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Osofa'imalo's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 23 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 7 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Materials
Install A Toilet Tank Bank
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 29 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 11 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.
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.
Materials
Become A Master Recycler/Composter
Recycling
I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 17 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings Solutions
All Buildings Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
Building Retrofitting
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 13 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
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 QUESTIONWomen and Girls Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Research Retrofitting IncentivesHow can you share what you have learned in your research with others?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Explore Other Buildings SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Osofa'imalo Leota 5/22/2020 10:42 AMI found out that each solution greatly reduces greenhouse gases. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Research PeatlandsMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Osofa'imalo Leota 5/18/2020 9:33 AMI do research about it, I look at how bad the problems are and what people are doing to fix it. It's relieving to see that there are people who care and who are taking action even though there are still many people who choose to ignore it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Osofa'imalo Leota 5/18/2020 9:29 AMFracking, degradation, and agriculture. We can improve the health of our water systems by implementing rainwater harvesting, and promoting good hygiene habits through education. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are just three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons? How could/does regenerative agriculture positively impact you and your community?
Osofa'imalo Leota 5/18/2020 9:18 AMIt reverses climate change, builds soil health, maintains crop yield, and improves farm profitability. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Become A Master Recycler/ComposterWhat could you do differently to waste less?
Osofa'imalo Leota 5/15/2020 2:03 PMI could make sure i'm only making the amount of food that i'm going to eat, I could stop throwing things away if they can be reused or donated and I could take shorter showers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Osofa'imalo Leota 5/15/2020 2:01 PMI could buy more second hand items, I could cut single use items out of my every day life and use more reusable things. It would be a challenge but overall, I would feel better about myself knowing what i'm doing for the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Osofa'imalo Leota 5/15/2020 1:58 PMIt concerns me the most how much trash we leave behind and how it harms all ecosystems.