

Amanda Smith
"Excited for another month of the eco challenge and learning new things."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO34meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,510minutesspent exercising
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UP TO34more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO1.0women, BIPOC, and immigrant-owned businessessupported
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UP TO90minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO255minutesspent learning
Amanda's actions
Industry
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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.
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
Learn About Cattle Farming
Improved Cattle Feed; Improved Manure Management
I will spend 15 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.
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.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Visit the Coast
Macroalgae Protection and Restoration
I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Cook With Seaweed
Seaweed Farming
I will use seaweed in a new recipe.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
Health and Education
Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 20 minutes researching and shopping from 2 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 60 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 30 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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
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.
Industry
Practice the 5 Rs
Recycling
I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
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 Find a Local Climate-Friendly SupermarketHow close is the nearest climate-friendly supermarket to your home? How could you encourage local supermarket to reduce or phase out their use of HFC refrigerants?
Amanda Smith 10/29/2023 10:37 AMThe closest climate friendly supermarket is about 30 miles away. I wish there was more companies out there that used climate friendly practices. It doesn't seem like any supermarkets would be phasing out there HFC refrigerants anytime soon but we can try brining it to there attention and explain to them the benefits of not using HFG refrigerants. -
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?
Amanda Smith 10/22/2023 11:15 AMThey would need to have proper laws in place to protect lands prices going to high and to protect people that are already living in these communities so they can stay living where they are and not being pushed out of their homes because they cant afford to live there anymore. -
Amanda Smith 10/18/2023 7:57 PMLoving the challenge and hoping I keep up these goals after the challenge is over and continue to learn how to be more environmentally friendly. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn About Cattle FarmingWhat did you learn from visiting or researching a dairy farm?
Amanda Smith 10/17/2023 12:43 PMIf it is done improperly it can have a big negative impact on the environment. The antibodies used to keep the cattle safe can emit more greenhouse gases that are bad for the environment and humans. -
Amanda Smith 10/16/2023 4:17 PMI have enjoyed finding new meatless options and trying different meals. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Amanda Smith 10/15/2023 4:16 PMI feel like my mind has been clearer by taking time out of my day to go on a walk and be productive in that time rather than just sitting and looking at my phone for those 10 minutes. I prefer to walk in the woods and tree areas and dirt paths. -
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?
Amanda Smith 10/15/2023 4:14 PMMeat is typically more expensive than plant based diets so when people have more money they are able to consume more higher end meats and more meat in general. If the animals that we eat aren't being raised properly it can be very bad for the environment. If choosing to consume meat it is best if possible to buy from the source and from a local butcher.-
Kanee Hutchinson 10/16/2023 11:14 AMBuying local is a good start but buying from a grass fed, regenerative farm is even better! I love Source Farms in Yamhill, they have a great selection of meat, eggs, seafood, etc. and it's nice to support a local, sustainable business!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Learn about BiocharCan biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?
Amanda Smith 10/15/2023 4:10 PMIT can help decrease groundwater pollution which can help with lower water use costs which can than can contribute to lower food prices and less waist. -
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?
Amanda Smith 10/14/2023 9:31 PMIt allows you to rest your mind and get away from all the craziness of life. It gives you space to connect with nature and yourself. It reminds you there is so much more out there than just your home and place of work . -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Cook With SeaweedWhat recipe did you make and how did it turn out? Will you cook with seaweed again?
Amanda Smith 10/14/2023 9:29 PMI made a sushi bowl with all types of veggies and seaweed . Very delicious and love adding seaweed to my meals