Earth Month Ecochallenge: Drawdown

April 1 - April 30, 2021

Saniya Shaikh

CompuCom Women in Technology ARG

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
208 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

17

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

81

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

5.0

trees

planted

Saniya's actions

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 20 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go by Bike

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 10 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Plant Trees

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Upgrade My Windows

Insulation

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Solar Water Consultation

Solar Hot Water

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Attend Sustainability Jump in Series with Shelley Dearhart on 4/20

Attend the event with Shelley Dearhart. M.S. where she will discuss seafood sustainability – what is sustainable seafood, why is it important to our planet, and what you can do to eat sustainably! This session takes place on Tuesday, April 20th from 5:00-6:00 PM ET via Microsoft Teams Live

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

ATTEND SUSTAINABILITY JUMP IN SERIES SPEAKER WITH DR. WALLACE J NICHOLS ON 4/13

Attend Dr. Wallace J Nichols, New York Times best-selling author of, “Blue Mind.” Dr. J will be addressing several topics including the impacts of waste reduction, climate change and the neuroscience behind why we simply feel better when we are in, on, or in view of water. The session takes place on Tuesday, April 13th from 12:00-1:00 PM ET via Microsoft Teams Live.

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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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience Plant Trees

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Saniya Shaikh 4/29/2021 5:57 PM

Spending time outdoors surrounded by nature (such as trees, plants, and wildlife) has been shown to reduce levels of stress and anxiety. ... However, a pleasant environment (such as a garden or tree-lined park) can reverse this impact, and improve recovery time and mental well-being. It has a pleasant and cooling effect on our mind and it provides refreshment to the soul too.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Advocate For Greener Vehicles

How 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?

Saniya Shaikh 4/29/2021 5:54 PM

I will explain the following points to the people to let them know the pros of green vehicles :-
·Cheaper to run
· Cheaper to maintain
· Cheaper to register
· Better for the environment
· Better for our health
· Better for the network.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go by Bike

How does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?

Saniya Shaikh 4/29/2021 5:37 PM

Using human-powered transportation makes me feel that I am contributing at least a bit from my side to reduce pollution, congestion and traffic caused by the burning of fossil fuels.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Saniya Shaikh 4/26/2021 6:13 PM

1 ) Shut down your computer. Computers are some of the biggest energy users in office buildings.
2) Choose the right light. LED bulbs are the most energy-efficient lighting option
3) Use Natural Light
4)Take shorter showers
5)Turn off unnecessary lights
6) Air dry hair instead of using hair dryer
7)Unplug unused electronics
8) Use Solar water heaters, solar panels,solar cookers and solar lamps

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Solar Water Consultation

Diversifying our energy supply and improving public health are just two benefits of renewable energy. What other motivators inspire you to consider installing a solar water heater in your home?

Saniya Shaikh 4/22/2021 5:13 PM

Switching to solar hot water is a great way to reduce carbon and other greenhouse emissions and protect our climate. It also reduces the emissions of hazardous gas which pollutes the air thereby it improves the quality of air. It protects our water quality as we avoid the release of toxic metals and byproducts into the water bodies which is caused by releasing of harmful byproducts of burning fossil fuel. The most interesting Pros of it is that it helps in Monthly savings as, by a fact, a solar hot water system typically pays for itself in just four to eight years, and can be expected to last for 40 years or more. That’s a lot of free energy and a lot of savings. A solar water heater is also cheaper to install and we can save money on fuel bills

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