Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 1 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
UNCOMPLETED
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.
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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
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn About Ocean Mammals
I am really concerned about the impact of rising ocean temperatures and plastics on whales, sea turtles, and other ocean mammals.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 70 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 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Electricity
Explore Other Electricity Solutions
All Electricity Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience
Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 15 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions
Advocate For More Packaging Options
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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?
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Transportation
What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Where I live in the Bay Area, I am near a lot of canals. Being near canals and bodies of water comes with a lot of greenery, trees, wildlife. I have enjoyed being able to take in the crisp air and the wind blowing. I have also enjoyed watching the wild life (birds-cranes, geese/jack rabbits, squirrels). There is not much change that I would change to make my walk enjoyable. I am thankful for living in the city I am in, and I get to enjoy my walks everyday.
Eating meat affects our bodies by causing diseases. It affects our plant by raising emissions, cutting down forests for farms/grazing, and climate change. I have been vegetarian, for almost 5 years now. The vegetarian diet has made me feel better overall, mentally and physically. It also makes me feel good that I am doing a part to decrease what it is doing to our plant. Here is a picture a plate of "carnitas" that I got from a local vegan restaurant. I always tell people, don't knock it before you try it!
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?
Supporting local farmers! I go every weekend to my local farmers market to buy my veggies and fruits. It tastes so much better and makes me feel better that I am eating dependable fresh food. A bigger bonus is knowing that I am supporting my local farmers, who work hard to bring us the best produce!
Wendy Olmstead 4/16/2021 2:45 PM
