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Drawdown Ecochallenge 2025
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Nala Son

Bruins For the Future

"I aim to learn modes of sustainability that are accessible, engaging, and fun!"

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Nala's actions

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.

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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.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

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    Nala Son 4/07/2025 12:32 AM
    What do we think could be the solution to L.A.'s unbelievable traffic, cramped parking lots, and unsteady streets? Should we create more space for vehicles on roads and in parking lots? Or would it require a complete revamp of our city's infrastructure?
    While studying abroad in Copenhagen, Denmark, I was amazed to learn that the Danish Parliament's solution to their history of traffic congestion was to implement more sidewalks and bike lanes, and to reduce vehicle accessibility in one of their busiest cities. Over time, this transformed both their culture and transportation, establishing bikes and public transit as the main modes of transport today. I had never seen more bikes than vehicles on the road before. Not only did it make the city feel breathable to stroll through, but the locals also seemed to carry themselves with a much more relaxed and content demeanor as they went about their days.
    In addition to biking, there were also trampolines built into sidewalks, free access to gardens and museums, daily fresh produce stands, public markets, and so much more. Throughout all these sustainability projects, I felt a resonating message that reminded people to slow down and take time out of their days to enjoy themselves along their journeys. I really admired how fun and engaging these projects were, and how well they encouraged people to spend time outdoors.
    The project that encompasses this mission most is CopenHill, a clean energy power plant that transforms waste into electricity and heat. While our initial reaction may be to turn our noses away from the smell of incinerated trash, CopenHill actually invites community engagement. From offering a rock climbing wall up the power plant to skiing down its slope, CopenHill effectively encourages people to learn more about and enjoy sustainability.
    While these projects are successful in Denmark, I realized that their solutions could not easily be copied and pasted into America. To me, the efficacy of Denmark's sustainability efforts is cultivated through culture and community. Therefore, sustainability needs to resonate with and encourage communities to implement alternatives that still bring joy and satisfaction while being eco-friendly. By joining this EcoChallenge project, I hope to learn how sustainability resonates with and interacts within our communities, and to propose fun, eco-friendly approaches that inspire long-lasting initiatives.
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