Peter Herrick
"My mission is to attend Portland and not need to refill my gasoline tank until I leave for home in december. Bumming rides and walking around is my goal."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 211 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO29zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO230minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO21more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO255minutesspent exercising
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
Peter's actions
Share Your Story
Share Your Aha Moment
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Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-Waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 4 meals with zero-waste each day.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Food Waste
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 45 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Transportation
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Cattle Farming
Improved Cattle Feed; Improved Manure Management
I will spend 45 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Talk With a Local Grocer
Improved Fisheries
I will ask my local seafood market or grocery store if their seafood is sustainable and share the Seafood Watch resources so they can stock sustainable options.
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?
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Peter Herrick 8/29/2024 1:31 PMMy aha moment was joining the environmental class at the Univeristy of Portland!