
Tricia Jones
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 57 TOTAL
Tricia's actions
Land Sinks
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Health and Education
Fund Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 15 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Smart Seafood Choices
Ocean Farming
I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
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.
Transportation
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Industry
Research Cement Alternatives
Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 15 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Industry
Learn about Carbon Offsets
I will spend 15 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.
Industry
Green My Job
Industry
Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.
Industry
Plastics Audit
Reduced Plastics
I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 15 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 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Electricity
Communicate With My Elected Officials
Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines
I will write or call 3 elected officials telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
Participant Feed
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Tricia Jones 9/18/2023 5:47 AMExcited to start another EcoChallenge!!