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Welcome to Earth Month Ecochallenge: Drawdown!

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Earth Month Ecochallenge: Drawdown
April 1 - April 30, 2021
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Deb Kvien

WBA US Global Sourcing

"Walgreens Boots Alliance is committed to promoting a healthy planet and doing our part to be responsible stewards of the environment. We help people across the world lead healthier and happier lives."

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Deb's actions

Electricity

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

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Transportation

Use Muscle Power

Multiple Transportation Solutions

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings

Plan to Insulate

Insulation

I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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    Deb Kvien 4/30/2021 6:00 AM
    This was a fun challenge and love to find out more about ways to address sustainability and keeping our environment beautiful
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    Deb Kvien 4/09/2021 7:33 AM
    It's amazing how little I am actually using my car.  What is really helping is the remote working and the convenience of home delivery.  If I do need to use my car I plan my route to use the least amount of miles possible.  My maintenance cost on my car has dropped significantly.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
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    Deb Kvien 4/07/2021 10:46 AM
    I think with not commuting to the office I have had a major reduction in driving my car.  I also make a list to limit the number of my trips but the best route to limit the amount of time and miles I need to go
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    Deb Kvien 4/02/2021 10:01 AM
    Our neighborhood has a Newsletter and I found it interesting as much as I want to get at the yard work seeing all the spring blossoms, not to put down mulch just yet as there are a number of insects affected by doing this too early.  Great information.  Even around invasive plants that are showing up at this time and to get rid of now before they spread and overtake the beneficial plants for our environment for butterflies, bees, etc.
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