Ecochallenge.org

Drawdown Ecochallenge

Pedrinho Lopes

The Millers

"I'm gonna become a better version of myself"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
30 THIS WEEK
928 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

110

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

50

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

5.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

130

minutes

spent learning

Pedrinho's actions

Electricity

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Power

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Learn about Biochar

Biochar Production

I will spend 10 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Building With Carbon Storing Waste Products

Engineered Sinks

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research Cement Alternatives

Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket

Refrigerant Management

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 10 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Learn about Carbon Offsets

I will spend 10 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 5 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings

Research Retrofitting Incentives

Building Retrofitting

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if my city, region, state, or country offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn about Temperate Forests

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Explore Other Transportation Solutions

All Transportation Solutions

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Solutions

I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn About Aquaculture

Improved Aquaculture

Each day, I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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 6
DAILY ACTIONS

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Learn about Carbon Offsets

What are some attributes of an offset that you should consider before purchasing them?

Pedrinho Lopes 4/23/2024 7:57 AM

Before purchasing an item, think about how the item affects or has affected the environment. For example, when you buy a shirt, you might want to consider the company and how they care for the environment. Are they doing their best to limit the carbon offset set out when producing their products? When purchasing a car, you might want to lean towards electric powered vehicles since they are not releasing Co2 in the atmosphere compared to gas powered vehicles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Learn about Biochar

Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?

Pedrinho Lopes 4/23/2024 7:44 AM

Yes, I found out that biochar also helps in saving water since it holds onto the soil, that way plants can absorb it later. That way you don't have to constantly water your plants.

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Pedrinho Lopes 4/11/2024 5:46 AM

Today I found out that agriculture contributes to 24 percent of the Co2 in the atmosphere. I thought that since plants are always collecting Co2, agriculture would not be a problem, but I was wrong.

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Pedrinho Lopes 4/09/2024 7:43 AM

Today I found out that there are things all around us that have a lot of carbon footprint, and they tend to go unnoticed. When you look at a chair, you might think it has little to no carbon footprint, but then you think about what it took to make it, and the transportation it needed to get from place to place, you will then realize that it's carbon footprint is not as low as you thought it was.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Research Cement Alternatives

Concrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but its carbon footprint may not be obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?

Pedrinho Lopes 4/09/2024 7:39 AM

Due to the production, transportation and disposal, clothing also has a large carbon footprint. You can find out more about an object and its carbon footprint by doing research. You can also think about how an object got there and what it took to make it. This will give you an idea on its carbon footprint.

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Pedrinho Lopes 4/07/2024 3:51 PM

Today I wanted to buy some snacks, but instead of going to the store by car, I decided to walk there since it was only 7 minutes away.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller Portions

While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?

Pedrinho Lopes 4/05/2024 7:33 AM

Eating smaller portions can result in a healthier lifestyle. It can also help you save some money since food can be expensive to buy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

How do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?

Pedrinho Lopes 4/04/2024 7:52 AM

I address my own feelings of concern, fear and despair about climate change by trying to make a difference myself. If there is something I'm doing that's heavily affecting climate change, I will do my best to stop it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

What did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?

Pedrinho Lopes 4/04/2024 7:46 AM

Indigenous people manage their lands by using sustainable practices that wont harm anything around them and also using knowledge that they gained from one another. I can apply this to my own life by asking questions before I do something that might affect other things around me. I can also use sustainable practices as well to help the environment.

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- Jamie Jacquart 4/04/2024 9:56 AM
  
  I was just in Panama and had the chance to visit an indigenous tribe at Enbara. It was amazing to see the connection they had to the land and it's resources and how much they were able to live in consort with nature.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Pedrinho Lopes 4/04/2024 7:38 AM

I've noticed more structures and buildings that I haven't really seen before. I enjoyed the view. I think that listening to music through earbuds might make these walks more enjoyable in the future.

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