Christie Herr
4/08/2021 3:36 PM
I don't drive a car, the way people act on the roads scares me. I rely heavily on public transportation even if it may not be the safest option.
Christie Herr
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 542 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO480minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO65minutesspent outdoors
Christie's actions
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Switch your Search Engine
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Action Track: Climate Resilience
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: Climate Resilience
Support a Community Garden
Multiple Solutions
I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Tend A Garden
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
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:
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 6 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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
Research Retrofitting Incentives
Building Retrofitting
I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Buildings
Upgrade My Windows
Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
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).
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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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Christie Herr 4/30/2021 12:44 PMThe month definitely went by faster than I had anticipated. But I'll continue to complete the tasks that I may have missed within the time allotted for the challenge. Improving our world should never have an end date! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Research and Advocate for High-Speed RailWhat 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
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Frederick S. Moses 4/04/2021 5:39 PMThis is a problem in Houston as well. Our citizens and well as our local government does not do enough to clean our streets, curbs and walk ways. In Texas, we have a little fine that is NEVER in forced. When I was in Denmark before the pandemic, they have a severe fine that is enforced as well as temporary arrest in jail!
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