Aidan Kunkle (101)
"Do my best to minimize my carbon footprint."
POINTS TOTAL
- 40 TODAY
- 100 THIS WEEK
- 469 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0sustainable seafood mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0carbon footprintcalculated
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO5.0educational videoswatched
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO5.0storiesshared
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UP TO540minutesspent learning
Aidan's actions
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Health and Education
Watch Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 Series
Family Planning and Education
I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Building With Carbon Storing Waste Products
Engineered Sinks
I will spend at least 45 minutes 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 the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Industry
Green My Job
Industry
Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 30 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Cook With Sustainable Seafood
Improved Fisheries
Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.
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.
Transportation
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Buildings
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will spend 30 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Industry
Join a Recycling Program
Recycling
I will set up or join a recycling program at my workplace or school.
Industry
Learn about Carbon Offsets
I will spend 45 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.
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.
Electricity
Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Watch Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 SeriesWhat was an inspiring thing you learned in Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 Series?
Aidan Kunkle (101) 10/21/2024 6:12 AMWe have the technology and ability to put many of these solutions in motion. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Building With Carbon Storing Waste ProductsHow feasible do you think it is for society to build with agricultural waste products?
Aidan Kunkle (101) 10/21/2024 6:10 AMI think it is very feasible, I believe it will take some work and money though. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use 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?
Aidan Kunkle (101) 10/21/2024 6:08 AMI can be informed on what food is best to buy based on the dates of these. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Aidan Kunkle (101) 10/18/2024 5:46 AMThe wage gap between women and men is an obvious barrier in my community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Aidan Kunkle (101) 10/17/2024 7:54 AMI can spend time learning about how I can start using geothermal energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Green My JobWhat actions will you take to green your job?
Aidan Kunkle (101) 10/16/2024 6:07 AMMy job is already relatively green but, one action I can take is advocating for more recycling at my job. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Learn about BiocharCan biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?
Aidan Kunkle (101) 10/16/2024 6:06 AMBiochar helps improve soil and plant health by neutralizing soil acidity. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Cook With Sustainable SeafoodWhat did you cook and how did it turn out? Can you share a recipe on the feed for others to try?
Aidan Kunkle (101) 10/16/2024 6:04 AMI cooked fried shrimp using shrimp that were caught in British Columbia. It was good. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?