Adalyss Solorzano is participating in the Drawdown Ecochallenge 2026!

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Drawdown Ecochallenge 2026

Adalyss's points

35 TODAY
80 THIS WEEK
397 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

28

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

401

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

507

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

25

minutes

spent learning

Adalyss's 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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Adalyss Solorzano 3/17/2026 12:17 PM

Rather than wasting my food, I actually left it on the table before leaving for school so my mom could eat rather than just assuming she won't want it and throwing it away.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Adalyss Solorzano 3/17/2026 12:13 PM

I have noticed beautiful butterflies, trees, and birds while on my walks, which brings me peace. This motivates me to make a change for the environment; I wouldn't want the trees to be destroyed or creatures to be affected by natural disasters that could be prevented. I know this is off-topic, but when I went to Lake Tahoe a year ago, I saw how many trees were burnt down due to a massive fire. It not only destroyed the pine trees, but also many animals died, which affected the population. Do we really want our Earth to look destroyed, without living creatures or plants? Walking is truly a time of reflection.

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Adalyss Solorzano 3/15/2026 6:18 PM

I did not get to do my 30-minute walk goal due to the heat outside. I tried walking to the mail box that's around the corner, but I just went straight back home after; it was way too hot. I instead did some activities with my sisters and just cleaned around the house, making sure to wash before 3 pm.

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Adalyss Solorzano 3/12/2026 12:19 PM

Walking rather than using a vehicle has been very relaxing, and not only are you helping the environment, but you are also getting your body moving. Walking can help your mental health and help you feel the fresh air. Now, my mom rather than using her car to go to the store 2 minutes away, just goes walking with my sister. Your actions can be influential.

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Adalyss Solorzano 3/05/2026 10:09 AM

The ability to eat without distractions was interesting. I usually watch a movie while eating, but this time I interacted with my mom, and we actually enjoyed our meals together. I plan to keep doing this every day; not only does it let me connect with my family, but it might also influence my sisters, who are on their phones all day, to set them aside. Technology can affect our mental health and distract us from enjoying nature, as well as our family.

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