

Onna Marks
"Changing the world one task at a time :)"
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0sustainable seafood mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0carbon footprintcalculated
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UP TO1.0lightbulbreplaced
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UP TO203minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO212minutesspent exercising
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UP TO52more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0educational videowatched
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UP TO1.0women, BIPOC, and immigrant-owned businessessupported
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UP TO0.0treesplanted
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UP TO5.0minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO21minutesspent learning
Onna's actions
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.
Electricity
Contact Fossil Fuel Companies
Methane Leak Management
I will contact the fossil fuel companies that supply energy in my community and ask how they manage and reduce methane leakage.
Electricity
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics, Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Electricity
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
Ocean Power
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 5 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Land Sinks
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 1 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Land Sinks
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 3 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Cook With Seaweed
Seaweed Farming
I will use seaweed in a new recipe.
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.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health and Education
Fund Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Health and Education
Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 5 minutes researching and shopping from 1 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 4 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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
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.
Industry
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions, and opting out of junk mail.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Food Waste
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.
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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Onna Marks 10/29/2023 12:41 PMTwo more days! Hopefully we have more challenges in the future. I enjoy these so much. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Fund Family PlanningWhen family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
Onna Marks 10/26/2023 4:46 PMFamily planning helps with sexual disease control, avoiding unplanned pregnancies', and provides individuals with information that may not have been accessible to them before. It is not only a matter of human rights; it is also central to women’s empowerment, reducing poverty and achieving sustainable development.-
Jeanne Poirier 10/26/2023 6:52 PMThank you Onna for this succinct and beautiful answer on family planning - so needed to prevent unwanteds. Wish it was widely available all over the world!
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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?
Onna Marks 10/26/2023 4:37 PMWage gap and misogyny are still at an all time high and create obstacles for woman to gain equal financial freedom or to want to move up in the corporate world due to fear of not being taken seriously or being harnessed causes them withdraw from participating in everyday community activities. -
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?
Onna Marks 10/26/2023 4:33 PM'Crispy Cod Sandwich':- 1 large egg white
- 2 ¼ cups cornflakes, crushed
- 1 pound cod, cut into 4 pieces
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground pepper
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Olive oil cooking spray
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons dill pickle relish
- 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns
- Lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, radishes, cabbage, bell peppers and/or tomatoes for serving
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil, place a wire rack on it and coat with cooking spray.
- Whisk egg white in a shallow dish until frothy. Place cornflakes in another shallow dish. Sprinkle cod with garlic powder, pepper and salt. Dredge the cod in egg white, shaking off any excess, then coat with cornflakes, pressing to help them stick. Place on the prepared rack. Coat the top and sides of the fish with cooking spray.
- Bake the fish until golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted in the thickest part registers 145 degrees F, 15 to 20 minutes.
- Combine mayonnaise and relish in a small bowl. Serve the fish on buns with some of the sauce and vegetables.
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Jeanne Poirier 10/26/2023 6:54 PMMy husband would love this! Mover over Captain Cod truck.
- 1 large egg white
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Onna Marks 10/26/2023 10:49 AMI learned that soy is one of the leading causes of deforestation and things like tofu or soy sauce is one of the most common foods helping with deforestation. I can decrease my negative impact by looking for soy fee alternatives in my everyday eating and shopping habits. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Buy BambooAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Onna Marks 10/26/2023 10:44 AMBamboo beds, bamboo toothbrushes, silverware are things I've seen within my area. Other sustainable alternatives I've seen in my area are metal straws, glass packaging instead of plastic, fabric grocery bags/having to take your own bags to the store, old tires being transformed into shoes and so much more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Onna Marks 10/26/2023 10:39 AMBeing outside can improve your mood, reduce feelings of stress or anger, help you take time out and feel more relaxed, improve your physical health, improve your confidence and self-esteem, help you be more active, help you meet and get to know new people, connect you to your local community, reduce loneliness and help you feel more connected to nature. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Onna Marks 10/26/2023 10:31 AMTrees help us feel less stressed and more restored. Probably the most well-researched benefit of nature exposure is that it seems to help decrease our stress, rumination, and anxiety. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Go PaperlessWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
Onna Marks 10/26/2023 8:47 AMI want to prioritize more family time and time for myself. Material stuff doesn't go with you when you die. The memories you create with your loved ones are so much more meaningful compared to the newest Iphone. Also taking time for yourself and getting to know yourself on a deeper level is also highly important. Taking the time to love yourself and do things you like or learn something new that you're interested in can create such a happier you. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or ImmigrantsWhich businesses that you researched are you excited to support? Are you already supporting businesses that you didn't know were owned by women, people of color, or immigrants?
Onna Marks 10/22/2023 9:36 AMI love supporting black owned businesses or founded businesses. I personally love Mielle products or Miss Jessies for hair and Glo melanin for skin. When a product has a person in mind, you can see and feel the quality that comes with it. Everyone deserves to be represented and have something that works for them and it is a beautiful thing