Jaelynn James
"SAVE EARTH "
Points Total
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- 3,746 Total
Participant Impact
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up to146meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to2.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to356minutesbeing mindful
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up to3,980minutesspent exercising
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up to281more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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up to154conversationswith people
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to164minutesspent learning
Jaelynn's Actions
Action Track: Building Resilience
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Carbon Footprint
I will daily do activities to reduce carbon footprint. I can eat foods with less carbon footprint like plants and vegetables.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Women-Owned Businesses
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will shop from women-owned business(es) today.
Industry
Practice the 5 R's
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.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
Ocean Power
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 2 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Support Nutrient Management
Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
Industry
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 5 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Industry
Learn about the impact of old refrigerants
I will spend 5 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided
Transportation
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transportation
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).
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Buildings
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
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Building With Carbon Storing Waste Products
Engineered Sinks
I will spend at least 5 minute(s) researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Industry
Research Cement Alternatives
Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Industry
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Transportation
Learn about Carbon Offsets
I will visit Tradewater’s website to learn more about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Research Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 15 minutes each day researching businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I can support when shopping.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Tour a Green Roof
Green and Cool Roofs
I will set up a visit or a virtual tour of a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.
Electricity
Explore Other Electricity Solutions
All Electricity Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Explore Other Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
All Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Feed
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Jaelynn James 4/04/2021 5:45 AMHappy Easter!
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Jaelynn James 4/07/2021 5:14 AMnp
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Luke Adeboyejo 4/06/2021 6:13 PMthank you :) -
Jaelynn James 4/04/2021 9:02 AM& happy belated birthday Luke!
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Jaelynn James 4/01/2021 12:17 PMHappy April Fools Guys!
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Alexxis White 4/01/2021 12:40 PMhappy april fools!!!!!
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Jaelynn James 3/16/2021 5:52 AMFirst person to hit 2000 points-
Jaelynn James 3/16/2021 3:39 PMthanks
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Alexxis White 3/16/2021 2:58 PMCongratulations!!!!!!! :D
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Jaelynn James 3/14/2021 4:56 AMHappy B-Day Zekiah!!!-
Jaelynn James 3/14/2021 4:57 AM& Happy Pi Day
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Reflection QuestionIndustry Practice the 5 R'sWhat are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
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Reflection QuestionTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Jaelynn James 3/02/2021 3:17 PMI have noticed how much miles people can walk in one day by doing daily little things like going to the grocery store -
Reflection QuestionAction Track: Building Resilience Support Nutrient ManagementHow does environmental quality influence your sense of community?
Jaelynn James 3/01/2021 8:44 AMIt influences it by how much an impact one person could make to a whole community. Of how it isn't just helping the environment, but the place that we live. -
Reflection QuestionAction Track: Building Resilience Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Jaelynn James 3/01/2021 8:43 AMIt wasn't that hard bc of the things it would do to help the world and my self overruled the change -
Reflection QuestionElectricity Spread the Word about Energy AlternativesWhat inspiration and wisdom can you gather from your family, faith, or community traditions that would help you in both communicating about and addressing our most pressing energy issues?
Jaelynn James 3/01/2021 7:49 AMI can get that the little things can make a big impact. That even though I am making an impact, that their are other ways to make the world a better place other than just helping the environment. Things like helping people and being an example can help the world be a better place. -
Reflection QuestionElectricity Learn More about Wave and Tidal EnergyWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?
Jaelynn James 3/01/2021 7:46 AMI learned that both refer to the extraction of kinetic energy from the ocean to generate electricity, but the locations of each and the mechanisms that they use for generating power are slightly different.