

Edward Campbell
POINTS TOTAL
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- 314 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.1locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO140minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO62minutesbeing mindful
Edward's actions
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.
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
Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Industry
Learn about Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD)
Spend 15 minutes and learn about WSP as a leader in helping clients respond to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD).
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Explore Other Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
All Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
I will spend at least 120 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.
Transportation
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Switch your Search Engine
Ecosia is a search engine with servers that run on 200% renewable energy, plants a tree for every ~45 searches made, and does not sell your data to 3rd parties. See ecosia.org for more information and how to set your search engine default to Ecosia
Transportation
Improve the MPG on my existing car.
Not everyone has the pocket book to purchase a new electric, hybrid or 40+ MPG vehicle. But you can still do your part to improve your current vehicle's MPG. Regular maintenance and replacement of a few key items will go a long way toward that goal. Click the LEARN button below to explore what you can do to get the most out of your tank of gas:
Transportation
Make it a Habit to Drive for better MPG
By far, the best recommendation to reduce your fuel consumption is to NOT drive your car. Opt to walk or bike when you can. When you have to drive, there are a few habits to be mindful of to reduce your fuel consumption. Avoiding bad driving habits like accelerating too quickly or late braking and using your cruise control more frequently can all improve MPG. To make things more interesting, keep track of your MPG with each tank fill-up and challenge yourself or compete with a friend to improve the results each time. Click below to LEARN more driving habits to reduce your fuel consumption.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 1 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
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.
Participant Feed
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Edward Campbell 4/29/2021 4:51 PMPlanted 25 white oaks -now leafing out during the Challenge -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Climate ResilienceWill you make this your default search engine?
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Edward Campbell 4/19/2021 5:10 PMJoined the challenge simply because these actions all lead to a better earth and are steps that can lead to a better future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationPlease tell me what you think of this action?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat do you think of this added credit?
Edward Campbell 4/19/2021 6:31 AMThis is ok - the other way to save mpg is to coast on downhills if you live in a hilly part of the country - this will bump up the mpg quite a bit - as well as slow you down a bit for a safer drive -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Edward Campbell 4/05/2021 7:44 AMSustainable eats are those that have a beneficial or minimum impact to the natural system - economic forces market and sell meat products - often with a focus on sustainability - a vegan alternative can be local - as close as our backyards and provide protein, as well as greens for a healthy diet -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Edward Campbell 4/05/2021 7:41 AMWhat happens underground and unseen is as much if not more important that what happens above ground when growing vegetables and fruit -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseDependable 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?
Edward Campbell 4/05/2021 7:38 AMFresh - organically grown options available to all - farming approaches that are sustainable and restore earth balance rather than deplete it