Amber Barnes
4/18/2021 3:20 PM
Other motivations that inspire me to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle include knowing that I am not relating on resources that might run out in the future.
Amber Barnes
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO6.5locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
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UP TO80minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
Amber's actions
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Buildings
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions
Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 30 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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: Climate Resilience
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Plan to InsulateWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
Amber Barnes 4/18/2021 3:19 PMMaking my home more energy efficient benefits me because it will help keep my electricity and heating bills lower. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Accelerating Solutions Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or ImmigrantsGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. What have you done in the past to support women-owned businesses? How can you better support communities by supporting women?
Amber Barnes 4/17/2021 3:25 PMI have supported women owned businesses by making sure to shop at their stores over retail chains. By supporting women you are helping your community to have more gender diversity in business and grow your community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Accelerating Solutions Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Amber Barnes 4/17/2021 3:22 PMI can ensure this by allowing people in the company too post topics that they feel are important to address so they feel included. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Amber Barnes 4/15/2021 8:33 AMI want to prioritize connections with people and the environment over material stuff in my life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Amber Barnes 4/15/2021 8:32 AMWhat motivates me to change my behavior regarding food waste would be the hours of labor. There are people who work very hard every day to plant and harvest food and when it goes uneaten it means someone went through all that labor for nothing. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Climate Resilience Tend A GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Amber Barnes 4/05/2021 7:03 PMI have had a significant experience in nature that altered my perspective. When I was young my dad build a garden in our back yard. Everyday he had me come out and help with something in the garden. This made me want to be in nature and realize that it is important to me. -
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?
Amber Barnes 4/05/2021 7:00 PMThe advantage that inspired me the most about helping local food systems is knowing that I am helping my community grow. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Calculate My Carbon FootprintWhat stood out to you most about your carbon footprint? What surprised you or sparked curiosity? Where can you take most immediate action?
Amber Barnes 4/05/2021 6:57 PMWhat stood out to me most was that my foot print was 13% worse than the average. What surprised me was that our home category was bad, we have all led lights, we keep minimal amount of lights on and rely on our windows, and we unplug every thing when we leave on trips. The category I can take the most immediate action on is with transportation, I could do more carpooling and making my appointments in the same day so I do not have to make multiple trips.