Earth Month Ecochallenge: Drawdown

April 1 - April 30, 2021

Lawson D'Ambrosio

Team Wyld

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
231 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

public officials or leaders

contacted
UP TO

30

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

donation

made

Lawson's actions

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Communicate With My Elected Officials

Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries

Small Hydropower, Micro Wind Turbines, Microgrids

I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.

COMPLETED
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket

Refrigerant Management

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Multiple Industry Solutions

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Local Perennial Biomass

Perennial Biomass Production

I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Zero-waste Cooking

Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Resilience

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Stay on the Ground

Telepresence, High-Speed Rail

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Go Paperless

Recycled Paper

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research Cement Alternatives

Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

What inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Lawson D'Ambrosio 4/08/2021 9:52 AM
I'd like to leave the planet better than it was when I got here, leave a cleaner, more equitable world for future generations, work towards more future forward technology like renewable energy, microgrids, and the like. It's almost entirely pro's with very few cons to be had in moving towards more sustainably focused actions.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

What stood out to you most about your carbon footprint? What surprised you or sparked curiosity? Where can you take most immediate action?
Lawson D'Ambrosio 4/07/2021 4:42 PM
Sort of astonishing how baseline brutal the western lifestyle is on the planet. I came in well below the average carbon footprint and, per its calculations, my lifestyle would still require a little more than 2 planets to support if everyone on the planet lived exactly as I did. Really drives home the need for immediate individual action as well as governmental and institutional action to shift the paradigm towards carbon neutral/negative systems that will enable us to enjoy a similar quality of life without destroying the planet.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

How can micro energy solutions reduce inequities? Why is this important to you?
Lawson D'Ambrosio 4/07/2021 4:38 PM
I've been surprised at the general non-investment in governments around the world in microgrids, as it is a particularly effective grid security measure and ultimately would lead to significnatly cheaper grid stability and functionality which, at the end of the day, is largely what most current govt's are concerned about, more than equity (unfortunately). As an equity solution, its fantastic - as any measure of increased independence and consistent access to (affordable) utilities are great precursors to facilitating a shift out of poverty.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions

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?
Lawson D'Ambrosio 4/07/2021 4:36 PM
With the flexibility that WFH/Covid life has provided, Im much more flexible in my day-to-day transportation - opting to walk, bike, or take my motorcycle, all of which less emmissive than driving a car around. I still havent come to use mass transit much, in part due to health concerns during the pandemic, however I am much more interested than I have been previously in using mass transit to get around within the city. Outside of the city, I have always enjoyed train as a means of transportation, however the cost is generally comprable to airfare and, unless I've got an abundance of spare time, I generally prefer the faster transportation that airfare offers, esp. since overnighting in a train is either really uncomfortable in coach, or really expensive for a sleeper car.

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