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Drawdown Ecochallenge 2025

Alexa Bosserman-Coronel

Carbon Cutters

"Do better every day"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
560 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

54

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

373

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

270

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

40

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

90

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning

Alexa's actions

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

Reduced Food Waste

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

COMPLETED 17
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 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Sinks

Buy Bamboo

Bamboo Production

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings

Fix Leaky Faucets

Low-Flow Fixtures

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Practice the 5 Rs

Recycling

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

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.

COMPLETED
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
Land Sinks

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Alexa Bosserman-Coronel 3/13/2025 12:23 PM
Did a big 'ol walk in and around campus with my dog. Explored the forests around, and got in touch with nature.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Alexa Bosserman-Coronel 3/13/2025 12:22 PM
Got a bamboo soap holder, for my bar shampoo and conditioner.

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Alexa Bosserman-Coronel 3/04/2025 12:08 PM
It's challenging to remember everyday and feel productive when I've only done a few of the many manny things I could be doing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings

What are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
Alexa Bosserman-Coronel 3/02/2025 10:18 PM
I can practice taking shorter showers, and turn the faucets off when I am not directly using them.

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