Tom Thompson
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 200 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO16locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO135minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Tom's actions
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 25 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.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
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.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
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.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health and Education
Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 90 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.
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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Tom Thompson 4/06/2021 12:03 PMThe Ecochallenge is a daily reminder and gentle nudge to not just do our normal good work for the earth but a little or a lot more...our kids and grandkids deserve all of our best efforts. Think about those seven generations and beyond! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Climate Resilience Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Tom Thompson 4/02/2021 8:39 AMMy grandfather used to milk his own cows, bottle the milk, and deliver it to members of his community in SW Wisconsin (80+ years ago). It is in my blood to support local sustainable food systems!