Energy and choosing what kind of eco energy is used
Jan Povey
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 211 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO6.4locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO299minutesspent exercising
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0minutesbeing mindful
Jan's actions
Transportation
Peddle Power
Today I used my bike instead of taking my car. Fresh Air, Fast Feet and Carbon Free travel!
Electricity
Lights OUT
Today I turned the lights out when I left the room and turned my tech off at the sockets when not in use. We turned it off!
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero Food Waste
No food waste today!
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 20 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.
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
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Electricity
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Transportation
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.
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
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Electricity
Advocate for Solar Installation
Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
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.
Electricity
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
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 QUESTIONElectricity Support Companies Leading in Green EnergyEvery dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. Name some companies you know that invest in green energy. How can you support them?
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Jan Povey 4/03/2021 2:15 PMI have loaned money to entrepreneurs in lower economic countries - interested to see how they get on in their ventures - spread across women, education, agriculture initiatives-
Baya D 4/06/2021 8:48 AMThanks Jan will look further -
James Parkinson 4/06/2021 4:38 AMi saw this advertised on the TV at the weekend ... really interested to learn more ... -
Jan Povey 4/05/2021 1:49 PMHi
I offered loans through KIVA. It allows good choices of categories to choose from and information on the people and what they need a loan for. Also how long the loan is for. I look forward to the returns so I can reinvest in others over time -
Baya D 4/05/2021 6:26 AMAny organization you recommend to give loans?
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