Latanya Seltzer

tanya

POINTS TOTAL

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710 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

48

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

1.0

carbon footprint

calculated
UP TO

1.0

women, BIPOC, and immigrant-owned businesses

supported
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247

minutes

spent learning

Latanya 's actions

Health and Education

Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants

Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

I will spend 10 minutes researching and shopping from 1 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Explore Other Transportation Solutions

All Transportation Solutions

I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Support Local Food Systems

Plant-Rich Diets

I will source 1 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Recycle Everything I Can

Recycling; Recycled Metals; Recycled Plastics

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, including electronics and metals.

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DAILY ACTIONS

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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "Rs" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "Rs" make you feel?

Latanya Seltzer 10/17/2024 4:43 PM

Incorporating other "Rs" into my lifestyle, such as reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, and repurpose, can have a significant impact on reducing waste and promoting sustainability. I can decrease my impact on the environment by using less single-use items, reusing whenever I can, rejecting unnecessary packaging or products, fixing instead of replacing, and finding new uses for old items.

Taking these "Rs" into account gives me a sense of empowerment and accountability towards improving my daily routines. Being aware of my consumption and waste generation makes me feel like I am making a valuable contribution to creating a healthier planet. It also enables me to be more innovative and clever in discovering fresh ways to utilize and prolong the lifespan of items that would otherwise be discarded in a landfill. In general, by integrating these "Rs" into my daily life, I feel a sense of contentment and happiness in the knowledge that I am playing my role in preserving the environment for future generations.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Support Local Food Systems

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?

Latanya Seltzer 10/17/2024 4:43 PM

I am motivated by the concept of backing local farmers and businesses. When we opt to purchase from nearby food networks, we are supporting our communities and boosting the local economy. Understanding that my decisions can positively influence the well-being of people close to me encourages me to consistently focus on consuming plant-based diets and backing community food networks when I can.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Explore Other Transportation Solutions

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?

Latanya Seltzer 10/17/2024 4:27 PM

I learned that various forward-thinking transportation options are being created to encourage sustainability, including electric cars, bike-sharing services, and public transportation projects. One of the most fascinating things I discovered is that certain cities are testing out self-driving vehicles and drones for transportation, a move that may help alleviate traffic jams and pollution in urban areas. Furthermore, I found that certain businesses are considering using renewable energy sources for transportation systems to further minimize their environmental footprint. In general, it is thrilling to witness the advancements being achieved in developing additional environmentally-friendly transportation choices for the upcoming years.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants

Which 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?

Latanya Seltzer 9/25/2024 11:17 PM

I am enthusiastic about backing businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants that I have researched. Included in these are a bakery run by a woman of color, a fashion company started by an immigrant entrepreneur, and a technology startup headed by a female CEO. I am pleasantly surprised to find out that some of the businesses I currently back are owned by women, people of color, or immigrants. Knowing that my purchases can have a positive effect on marginalized communities in the business world is empowering. I am excited to keep searching for and backing businesses owned by a variety of people in the upcoming days.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint

After you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?

Latanya Seltzer 9/25/2024 11:15 PM

I have made certain decisions to lessen my carbon footprint such as taking public transportation, carpooling, using energy-efficient appliances and light bulbs, conserving water, recycling, composting, and buying products with minimal packaging. I can reduce my environmental impact and help create a more sustainable future by adjusting my daily routine and lifestyle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Food Waste

An 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?

Latanya Seltzer 9/25/2024 11:06 PM

There are numerous more effective ways to use this money rather than squandering it on uneaten food. One option could be saving for a family trip, investing in children's education or extracurricular activities, supporting a local charity or community group, or saving for unexpected expenses. By paying closer attention to our food waste and finding ways to decrease it, we can allocate this money towards more significant and effective purposes.

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