Chris Pamenter
"My mission is to engage in this challenge to be more thoughtful and aware of my surroundings and how I can help ensure the future of our planet. "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO38locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO0.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO0.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO365minutesspent learning
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UP TO35minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO582minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO77plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO3.0treesplanted
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UP TO35zero-waste mealsconsumed
Chris's actions
Transportation
Use Public Transit
Public Transit
I will use public transit 27 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Industry
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Keep Track of Wasted Food
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Earth Month Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Electricity
Calculate My Carbon Footprint
All Drawdown Solutions
I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Industry
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Bioplastics
Cheap, single-use items and disposable packaging end up blowing around as litter more often in poor and BIPOC-majority neighborhoods. I will avoid buying and using 5 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.
Industry
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.
Industry
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Industry
Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket
Refrigerant Management
I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.
Industry
Practice the 5 R's
Recycling
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity
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.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 60 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 3 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions
Advocate for Forest Protection
Forest Protection
I will contact 1 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws, as well as the rights of local people to protect and restore the land in their communities.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Industry
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 10 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.
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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Chris Pamenter 4/30/2021 7:30 AMTime to take the cake for the 2nd year in a row!!! -
Chris Pamenter 4/29/2021 7:52 AM1 day left in the challenge, let's do this!!! -
Chris Pamenter 4/28/2021 8:56 PM2 more days before the challenge ends!!! Keep truckin everyone -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Chris Pamenter 4/28/2021 8:56 PMThe refrigerators in our supermarkets take a lot of power to run and a lot of refrigerants to keep things cool. There are leaks and inefficient models that need repair and replacing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Chris Pamenter 4/28/2021 8:54 PMI don't have concern, fear or despair about climate change. That is actually a ridiculous question! The media wants people to feel these emotion so they listen to the narrative. A sound and sane person would not let these emotions drive them, they would research real issues, determine solutions and act on them. -
Chris Pamenter 4/27/2021 8:09 AMTrying to get some new grass to grow in the back yard. Hopefully the dogs don't trample it and ruin it -
Chris Pamenter 4/25/2021 7:09 AMToday will be an amazing day out, go enjoy the last day of earth-day week outside!! -
Chris Pamenter 4/25/2021 7:08 AMGorgeous day to be outside -
Chris Pamenter 4/23/2021 8:08 AMLooks like it is going to be a great weekend. I hope everyone gets out to enjoy the spring weather! -
Chris Pamenter 4/22/2021 9:17 AMHappy Earth Day Everyone!!!