I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Industry
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Industry
Learn about Carbon Offsets
I will spend 30 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Industry
Green My Job
Industry
Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health and Education
Make School More Affordable
Family Planning and Education
I will raise funds to help make school affordable for girls around the world.
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ONE-TIME ACTION
Health and Education
Help Students Overcome Health Barriers
Family Planning and Education
I will donate 10 Femme Kits to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Health and Education
Watch Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 Series
Family Planning and Education
I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Nutrient Management
Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
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DAILY ACTIONS
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Cook With Sustainable Seafood
Improved Fisheries
Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.
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?
Today I used a small plate for lunch and a cereal bowl for supper, but I'm still full. I think my problem is more about getting hungry every couple of hours. Will work on looking for plant based protein sources that will fill me up.
Food, Agriculture, and Land UseReduce Animal Products
Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
My reflection question: It seems that people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places because meat is more expensive than other protein sources like lentils, beans, tofu, etc. As everyone in the world becomes incrementally wealthier, they are adding meat to their diets, and I think it's also b/c they see it in TV shows from the USA etc. - the power of these role models in the media is strong. However, people in North America eat a lot more meat than they did a few decades ago, and they are having a lot more health problems, partly because of red meat. Some people reduce meat consumption for health, some for animal rights, some for climate concerns, and some for a combination thereof. Any amount of reduction that you do will help draw down our global emissions and ensure a healthier future for you and your children. This requires a culture shift among some groups. Let's make it happen.
Welcome to the first day of the Ecochallenge for the CCSA Students Rock team! It's so important for all of us to take action so that we can be part of the solution to climate change. I'm really proud of all of you for taking part.
For those of you who are wondering, the image on my profile is of my cat Daisy who is 4 years old and teeny tiny, with extra thumbs and toes. She is very social and cuddly and is watching my every move, making sure I do my eco-challenges with you! The photo of the young woman with the poster is a former student of ours in this class, at the climate march!
