Earth Month Ecochallenge: Drawdown

April 1 - April 30, 2021

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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
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits

Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

Shruti Madan 4/30/2021 7:43 AM

To reduce electricity usage making sure all appliances, AC, heater is turned off when not in use. Also spreading awareness in the community is equally important so that not only you, but also your neighborhood contributes to saving electricity

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Shruti Madan 4/30/2021 7:39 AM

My earth month ecochallenge has been going awesome!

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Annika Kapani 4/29/2021 6:02 AM

encouraged my family to join me for 30 minutes of walking

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Annika Kapani 4/29/2021 6:01 AM

Feeling green and seeing an impact

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Shruti Madan 4/29/2021 5:40 AM

My earth month ecochallenge is going good!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Accelerating Solutions Conduct Virtual Meetings

How can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?

James Rollin 4/28/2021 7:15 AM

By eliminating travel, we are able to bring together the best talent from across the country (&world) to deliver for our clients while minimizing the environmental impact.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

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?

Shruti Madan 4/27/2021 8:54 AM

Gas cars cause a lot of air pollution

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Use Public Transit

How has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?

Shruti Madan 4/27/2021 8:53 AM

Public transportation has always been my favorite - ever since childhood (since born and raised in Mumbai), public transportation has been the best way to commute (avoids traffic, saves time, meeting new people or spotting similar faces each day..so many exciting things!). The reason I moved to the DC area from NYC was to live in a more greener space with good public transportation options! :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Try Carpooling

List some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?

Shruti Madan 4/27/2021 8:49 AM

I frequently visit the Grocery store and go on hikes, however I always walk to the grocery stores or take the metro (very rarely, only when the weather conditions are not favourable) - walking is a double benefit; you save the nature (by contributing towards pollution control) and you also get your cardio done for the day (yay!!) :)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Stay on the Ground

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?

Andrew Moton 4/26/2021 10:40 AM

Taking trains can be some of the most enjoyable travel experiences!

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