

Cheetah luke j
"im here to make a change (and to get donuts)"
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 551 Total
Participant Impact
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up to4.1locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to16meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to6.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to300milestraveled by bus
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up to300milesnot traveled by car
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up to195pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to20lightbulbsreplaced
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up to330gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to1.0donationsmade
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up to25conversationswith people
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up to1.0peoplehelped
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to55minutesspent learning
Cheetah luke 's Actions
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Help Students Overcome Health Barriers
Health and Education
I will donate 1 Femme Kit(s) to help people who menstruate overcome health and sanitation barriers to being able to attend school.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 10 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics, Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Buildings and Cities
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
Health and Education
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, and/or trans/nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Women and Girls
Host a Film Screening
Health and Education
I will host a virtual film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Materials
Install A Toilet Tank Bank
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water a day or 330 gallons (1,230 L) a month by installing a toilet tank bank.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Transport
Stay on the Ground
Telepresence, High-Speed Rail
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Transport
Use Public Transit
Public Transit
I will use public transit 100 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 4 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 1 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
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.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
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Cheetah luke j 2/27/2020 8:01 AMit was really interesting -
Cheetah luke j 2/27/2020 8:00 AMguys you should try the girls donation challenge
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Cheetah luke j 2/27/2020 8:00 AMmy challenges are going well
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Reflection QuestionFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Cheetah luke j 2/27/2020 7:59 AMthis was interesting to know the differences and i will make better decisions
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Reflection QuestionElectricity Generation Learn More about Micro WindMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
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Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Research Heat PumpsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
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Reflection QuestionElectricity Generation Support Companies Leading in Green EnergyEvery dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. Name some companies you know that invest in green energy. How can you support them?
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Reflection QuestionBuildings and Cities Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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Reflection QuestionWomen and Girls Connect With A NonprofitWhat are the most pressing issues for women, girls, and trans/nonbinary people in your community?