Emry O'Neill
5/28/2024 6:01 AM
The most interesting fact to me was that by riding a train instead of an airplane you can save up to 86% emissions.
Emry O'Neill
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 576 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO7.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO120minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO30minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO236minutesspent learning
Emry's actions
Transportation
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate 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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Tend A Garden
Conservation Agriculture
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
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.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 20 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Industry
Research Local Waste and Recycling Depots
To learn more about what is and is not recyclable in our area as well as how to properly dispose of hard to recycle materials to reduce my harmful impacts on the local environment AND learn how indigenous peoples and POC are more likely to be impacted by waste sites and pollution on a global scale.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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 Explore Other Transportation SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Food WasteAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Emry O'Neill 5/24/2024 9:54 AMI would rather spend the money on things like traveling and climbing :) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Learn about 'Green Gentrification'Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Emry O'Neill 5/24/2024 9:46 AMAsheville can do things that improve the living conditions by improving the environment without turning it int an extremely expensive area to live in so that everyone has a clean place to live in. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Tend A GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
Emry O'Neill 5/24/2024 9:12 AMI spend a lot of time in nature. I think that it it is very relaxing to me and can help give me a break for everything and just reset. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Emry O'Neill 5/24/2024 9:11 AMI think that I enjoyed my food more and take more time to think about what Im doing/eating during a meal. -
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?
Emry O'Neill 5/17/2024 11:14 AMThere are many different factors that limit women's participation in society. One of, if not the largest reason is the access to education. Without the privilege to learn it is so much harder to advance in life and gain representation. Also because so many girls are put into situations at a young age where they may have to give birth and take care of children it takes up all of their time and leaves no space to do otherwise. Although some of these problems are not nearly as bad in the US compared to many other countries there are still some factors that make it harder. For example women are statistically paid less than men with the same job. -
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?
Emry O'Neill 5/14/2024 12:05 PMBecause Geothermal energy costs so much to set up they would need money from the public. I think that the easiest way to help out in this would be to invest in companies or corporations with values you believe in that are trying to cut down on emissions through geothermal energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about Micro WindMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Emry O'Neill 5/14/2024 10:50 AMThey could be installed all throughout downtown on the taller buildings like hotels and parking garages! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
Emry O'Neill 5/09/2024 11:28 AMI have heard a little of biomass technology but didn't know many of the details or examples of how it works. I think that it is a really interesting way to get energy! I was surprised by how many unique ways there are to create biomass energy and want to learn a little more about how it works. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Research PeatlandsMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
Emry O'Neill 5/03/2024 10:55 AMTo help protect peatlands in Indonesia you can try to stop using palm oil, and be very vigilant about your use of paper.