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Drawdown Ecochallenge 2026
Arleta Kociołek's avatar

Arleta Kociołek

Payroll Green Crew

" We’re here to save energy, reduce waste, and shrink our footprint—while showing that helping the planet can be both meaningful and fun."

Arleta's points

  • 0 TODAY
  • 55 THIS WEEK
  • 356 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    59
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    44
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    14
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    17
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    894
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    1,851
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    1.0
    conversation
    with a person
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted
  • UP TO
    2.0
    advocacy actions
    completed
  • UP TO
    25
    minutes
    spent learning

Arleta's actions

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Zero-Waste Cooking

Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 1 meals with zero-waste each day.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 35 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Use Muscle Power

Multiple Transportation Solutions

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Composting

Composting, Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Express My Support For Walkable Cities

Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Family Planning and Education

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Choose LED Bulbs

LED Lighting

I will replace 14 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • Arleta Kociołek's avatar
    Arleta Kociołek 5/11/2026 2:19 AM
    Community fridges are a simple, powerful way to reduce food waste and support neighbors at the same time. Instead of letting extra food go unused, people, businesses, and organizations can share safe, fresh items with anyone who needs them. It’s a practical solution that turns surplus into support, helping both the environment and the community.
    By giving food a second chance, community fridges help cut down on waste, lower the burden on landfills, and make good food more accessible. They also build a spirit of generosity and connection — because small acts of sharing can have a big impact.
    If your community has a fridge, consider donating unopened, unexpired food. If it doesn’t, maybe it’s time to start one. Together, we can waste less and care more
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    Arleta Kociołek 5/07/2026 12:51 AM
    Give your clothes a second life with InPost!

    Did you know you can send a package of clothes for free to helping organizations? It’s an easy way to support people in need while making a positive impact on the environment.
    Instead of letting unused clothes sit in your closet, pack them up and send them to a charity or aid organization through InPost. It’s simple, free, and meaningful — helping others while reducing waste.
    A small action from you can make a big difference for someone else. ❤️♻️
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    Arleta Kociołek 5/06/2026 1:10 AM
    Tofu is a nutritious, versatile food that can be a great addition to a balanced diet. Made from soybeans, it provides a high-quality plant-based protein while being naturally low in saturated fat and cholesterol-free, which makes it a heart-friendly option. Tofu also offers important nutrients like iron, calcium, and magnesium, depending on how it’s prepared. Because it absorbs flavors well, it can be used in a wide variety of dishes, from stir-fries and soups to salads and smoothies, making it an easy and flexible ingredient for everyday meals.
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