Earth Month Ecochallenge: Drawdown

April 1 - April 30, 2021

Santiya Pradipasena

WBA Asia Global Sourcing

"Making my small daily impact for a better future."

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
197 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

10

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

4.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

0.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning

Santiya's actions

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Support Local Food Systems

Plant-Rich Diets

I will source 20% percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Transportation

Use hybrid vehicle to commute to work daily

I have recently purchased a hybrid vehicle to help lessen carbon emission. My goal is to commute to work with at least 12km being from electricity.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Start a Social Media Campaign

Health and Education

Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity

Choose LED Bulbs

LED Lighting

I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Solutions

I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Land Sinks

Choose Better Wood Products

Forest Protection

I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 45 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Replace Manual Thermostats

Smart Thermostats

I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Learn about the Legacy of Redlining

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Research Heat Pumps

High-Efficiency Heat Pumps

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Tend A Garden

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience

Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Santiya Pradipasena 4/06/2021 11:55 PM
I've been tracking along a waterfall up north of Thailand two years ago. The tracks wasn't an easy on and I just had a knee surgery. Although it requires a lot fo focus on my part to just climb, somehow I was still able to appreciate the silence and the sound of the waterfall slowly getting louder as I approach. As I get to the top, I realized that I wasn't as tired as I thought I would be. I gelt rejuvenated by the path I took.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

Beyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?
Santiya Pradipasena 4/06/2021 11:52 PM
I think having green space provides emotional and mental benefits. Living in the city all my life, I can really appreciate more green space from the forest for quiet and peace when things get stressful. The clean air and the quiet gives time for inner reflection for both the mind and body.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
Santiya Pradipasena 4/06/2021 11:49 PM
Supporting local farmers is the most inspirting to me - as it helps support the ecosystem and local community.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

What 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?
Santiya Pradipasena 4/06/2021 11:44 PM
My father who is 85 years-old believe strongly now in renewable energy. He thinks it's very important to sustain the plant for future generations. He still drives and he very much wants a Tesla, but for now he'll setlle for a fully electric car.

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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?
Santiya Pradipasena 4/04/2021 8:19 PM
Safety, time and convenience are definitely the most important factors for me, personally. I think even if they come with a slightly higher cost but are more climate-friendly, it is more than worth it. Perhaps I am speaking from someone who can afford it. But at this point, with the ice-cap melting causing the sea level to rise - I am starting to wonder if we need to find a point where affordibility and climate-friendly needs to come hand in hand. As we can't afford to loose our planet and have half of the land sink under water.

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