Alexis Seymour (101)
10/26/2024 9:40 AM
Climate change is scary, especially seeing the glaciers melt. Deforestation is also frightening for the animals.
Alexis Seymour (101)
"I want to live each day with faith, direction, and purpose so that I can be the best person I can be."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 836 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO39meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO368minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO270gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO32more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO540minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO3.0educational videoswatched
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UP TO40minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO78minutesspent learning
Alexis's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
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
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Buildings
Fix Leaky Faucets
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 5 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 5 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Industry
Advocate For More Packaging Options
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Transportation
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
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.
Land Sinks
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 16 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
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 QUESTIONIndustry Advocate For More Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Explore Other Transportation SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Alexis Seymour (101) 10/25/2024 12:12 PMAn option this website provides is a virtual vacation or vacationing somewhere close so you don't drive far or use a plane. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Watch Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 SeriesWhat was an inspiring thing you learned in Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 Series?
Alexis Seymour (101) 10/25/2024 12:11 PMI learned that we all can have a part in reducing climate change. Even our small contributions will make an impact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Alexis Seymour (101) 10/24/2024 7:58 AMThis is because meat is more available in richer countries. We have the money to buy it. Meat can increase the risk of certain diseases and cancers. For the environment, it contributes to deforestation and water pollution. -
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?
Alexis Seymour (101) 10/24/2024 7:54 AMWhen you eat without a distraction, such as your phone, you are more in tune with how much you're eating. The taste is better as that's probably all you are thinking about at the time.-
Monica Amador 10/25/2024 7:46 AMI agree. Eating the old-fashioned way without devices is the best way to enjoy food. I see people eating and just looking at their phones, and it is actually quite sad.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Alexis Seymour (101) 10/21/2024 9:32 AMThey add to global warming and they destroy the ozone layer. They use a lot of energy and they often leak causing even more waste products. Supermarkets should look for recycled things and use LED lighting- both use less energy.-
Gianni Juarez 10/30/2024 11:58 PMI'm aware that refrigerants were harmful but for some reasoning it had not occurred to me that supermarkets were a part of the issue. Supermarkets really should begin to make the switch to reduce contribution.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
Alexis Seymour (101) 10/21/2024 9:23 AMFamily planning is vital for people to make informed decisions about the number and spacing of their children. This will help them have more success. By family planning, you can control the population. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Fix Leaky FaucetsWhat are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?
Alexis Seymour (101) 10/21/2024 9:19 AMYou can reduce water usage at home, by turning off the water when you brush your teeth and you can take shorter showers. -
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?
Alexis Seymour (101) 10/17/2024 9:29 AMThey could be put near the lake near my house. Turbines work well near a body of water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller PortionsWhile 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?
Alexis Seymour (101) 10/17/2024 9:27 AMIf we eat smaller portions at a time we will know when we are full. This reduces the risk of overeating or not being able to finish what is on our plate. This reduces food waste.