Earth Month Ecochallenge: Drawdown

April 1 - April 30, 2021

Andrea Uhlian

Comerica Michigan Green Team

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
213 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

12

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

210

minutes

being mindful

Andrea's actions

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Andrea Uhlian 4/15/2021 12:25 PM
I enjoy better conversation around the dinner table without the distraction of television or the computer. Most of my lunches are in front of my work computer so when I step away from that I also think it helps contribute to a healthier, slower pace in eating my meal as I allow time for the personal interaction at dinner. When the weather is nice, even stepping outside to enjoy my lunch in nature does wonders for my stress level and helps provide a true break during the day. (I need to do this more). Mobile devices are always put away at the dinner table at home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Andrea Uhlian 4/05/2021 9:07 AM
Potential cost savings is another potential benefit as well as the elimination of concern on ozone action days in the hot summer months when refueling with traditional gasoline fuel ups.

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