CHRISTOPHER FAIX

WSP & Friends Ecochallengers

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
224 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

345

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

10

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

90

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

10

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

23

miles

traveled by bike
UP TO

21

pounds of CO2

have been saved

CHRISTOPHER'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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Tend A Garden

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go by Bike

Bicycle Infrastructure

I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

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:

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Why 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?
CHRISTOPHER FAIX 4/09/2021 8:24 AM
Meat takes a long time to digest as compared to plants which is taxing on the digestive system. Meat also has zero fiber and contains saturated fat which is not found in plants. It takes 200 gallons of water to produce 1 lbs of beef which is a lot of water. Also, manure from cattle if not composted properly, contaminates water ways. Vegetables and crops grown on the same land as cattle could feed more people and take less resources.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
CHRISTOPHER FAIX 4/09/2021 8:17 AM
I try to spend 30 minutes a day in my garden or a walking trail in my neighborhood. By observing everything around me it makes me appreciate nature and every living thing in our ecosystem. I also like to lay on my back and look at the clouds, it's amazing how many birds fly by that you never really pay attention too. It's a great way to de-stress from the day.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What 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?
CHRISTOPHER FAIX 3/31/2021 1:49 PM
Time is an important factor because if I'm in a rush, my personal vehicle is the best choice. My toddler is another influence because of car seats and mobility of the stroller. Living closer to the office allows me to ride my bike when the weather permits. There are very few bike friendly streets in the area, sidewalks are very few and far between as well. You can't even cross the freeway because there are no sidewalks or shoulders in the underpasses. Therefore, riding a bike to most places is very difficult and sometimes requires an extra 5 mile detour.

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