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You'll be an Drawdown Ecochallenge 2025 expert in no time!
"Hi! My name is Brie and I'm a fourth year neuroscience student. I am here because I am eager to finally have the opportunity to learn more about existing environmental issues and how we, as students, can do our part, both big and small, to combat these global changes. I hope to come out of this class with a greater understanding of how I can spread awareness about environmental issues and combat them now, but also how I can continue doing so during my future career as a pediatrician. "
LED Lighting
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
For my research project, I chose environmental education for children due to my passion and love for working with kids. Through this project, I learned so much about why environmental education is neglected in schools and how teachers do not feel prepared or confident to teach their students about the environmental issues currently happening. While I do not plan to be a teacher, I hope to still find ways to educate the youth as a pediatrician.
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Recycling; Recycled Metals; Recycled Plastics
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, including electronics and metals.
