Jonathan Chan
4/19/2021 6:51 AM
I am all for reducing fuel consumption.
Jonathan Chan
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 255 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO30minutesbeing mindful
Jonathan's actions
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.
Buildings
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
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
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
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 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.
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.
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
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
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.
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:
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationPlease tell me what you think of this action?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat do you think of this added credit?
Jonathan Chan 4/19/2021 6:45 AMI think car dealers/mechanics should be educating the public on the things that someone can do on their own to improve the MPG of an existing car.-
Frederick S. Moses 4/19/2021 6:12 PMHave you noticed how auto dealerships NEVER adversities how they can help save you money... And when one does go to an auto dealership, it is a long wait. However, some have improved with appointments with COVID happening
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseProducing 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?
Jonathan Chan 4/19/2021 6:36 AMHours of labor: because everyone's hard work will go down the drain. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsCities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Jonathan Chan 4/15/2021 11:41 AMIn-person public outreach.-
Frederick S. Moses 4/15/2021 7:33 PMI agree. But also something as simple as asking for the decision maker for a companies recycling program, or who handles waste will make all the difference in the world.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
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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?
Jonathan Chan 4/15/2021 11:39 AMPeople in richer countries have more access to meat than people in other places, thus they eat it more. Eating more meat is not healthy for our bodies which is why the plant-based "meat" is becoming more and more popular.-
Frederick S. Moses 4/15/2021 7:39 PMIn the following diets such as keto, low carb and body building community, eating meat is critical to reaching certain health goals. With post blood works done, triglycerides, cholesterol, body fat, and general health are much improved. But, to maintain such as diet in todays world comes at a cost. GHG, resources and supply chain all are impacted. But access and cost play in a role to why places like the US have inexpensive meat products.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Jonathan Chan 4/15/2021 11:37 AMEating without distractions allows me to see, smell, and taste what I am eating. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?
Jonathan Chan 4/15/2021 11:35 AMI drive to work for convenience, takes less time, and is the only way to minimize risk of danger with the current rise in Asian hate crimes. This comes with added costs as it is more expensive to pay for gas for the month versus buying an unlimited monthly Metro Card.-
Frederick S. Moses 4/15/2021 7:42 PMIt is really ashame to read that Asian hate crimes are happening in a large scale. I will bring this up in the next Inclusion and Diversity meeting.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Jonathan Chan 4/15/2021 11:31 AMKnowing what can still be consumed after these three types of dates will lead to less food waste. -
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?
Jonathan Chan 4/15/2021 11:29 AMEating smaller portions will lead to weight loss if coupled with daily movement.