

Dylan Evans
"My mission is to gain knowledge that can assist Wyld in achieving sustainable goals "
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO4.0conversationswith people
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UP TO8.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO135minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO72milestraveled by bike
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UP TO46pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
Dylan's actions
Electricity
Communicate With My Elected Officials
Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines
I will write or call 1 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Electricity
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 4 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
Electricity
Explore Other Electricity Solutions
All Electricity Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.
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.
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.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
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.
Electricity
Rooftop Solar Consultation
Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
Electricity
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
Small Hydropower, Micro Wind Turbines, Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics, Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Health and Education
Connect With A Nonprofit
Health and Education
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, and/or trans and nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Nutrient Management
Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
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 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Buildings
Tour a Green Roof
Green and Cool Roofs
I will set up a visit or a virtual tour of a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 4 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityWhat stood out to you most about your carbon footprint? What surprised you or sparked curiosity? Where can you take most immediate action?
Dylan Evans 4/09/2021 5:16 PMHow much electricity that I use per month. Need to get additional electronics onto smart power strips to save money and the earth -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Dylan Evans 4/09/2021 5:11 PMI am investing money into sustainability's critical expansion by using my investments in my brokerage account.
Currently invested into ETFS such as ICLN, MSCI KLD 400 Social ETF , & Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and EducationWhat are the most pressing issues for women, girls, and trans/nonbinary people in your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsWhat did you learn on your green roof tour?
Dylan Evans 4/09/2021 4:34 PMWent and visited the Golden 1 Center that has a net carbon zero emissions and solar panels on the roof.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Dylan Evans 4/09/2021 4:32 PMHelps me loose weight, but man is it hot out.-
Brandon Whitley 4/09/2021 4:50 PM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Dylan Evans 4/09/2021 4:30 PMIn creates a sense of social activism as we are all trying to accomplish the same goal together, the preservation of the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityWhat inspiration and wisdom can you gather from your family, faith, or community traditions that would help you in both communicating about and addressing our most pressing energy issues?
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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?
Dylan Evans 4/09/2021 4:27 PMHaving food prepped for the next day, less waste, less resources used to generate food, less waste into the trash -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityHad you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
Dylan Evans 4/09/2021 4:21 PMBiomass is the material that comes from plants and animals that were recently living. Biomass can be burned directly. This happens when you burn a log in your fireplace. For as long as humans have had fire, people have used biomass for heating and cooking.