Carly Vincent (103)
10/22/2024 11:13 AM
I can encourage the kitchen to produce less food waste.
Carly Vincent (103)
POINTS TOTAL
- 120 TODAY
- 155 THIS WEEK
- 471 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO320milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO320milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO148pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO490minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO540minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
Carly's actions
Industry
Encourage My Organization to Measure and Manage Our Carbon Footprint
Industry
I will share a business carbon calculator and encourage my organization to improve our sustainable practices.
Industry
Green My Job
Industry
Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.
Share Your Story
Share Your Aha Moment
Fill out this form and share your Ecochallenge story with us!
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Electricity
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
Ocean Power
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity
Advocate for Solar Installation
Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 5 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
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.
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 Encourage My Organization to Measure and Manage Our Carbon FootprintWhat else can you do to hold your organization accountable to implement sustainable practices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Green My JobWhat actions will you take to green your job?
Carly Vincent (103) 10/22/2024 11:12 AMI work at a restaurant, so I will use less paper to write down orders -
REFLECTION QUESTIONShare Your Story Share Your Aha Momenthttps://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQKnH7V660-tDnXQQko2liN5VVgj45KQx-VxuDP5PVyKHG7w/viewform
Carly Vincent (103) 10/22/2024 11:10 AMI realized that eating mindfully goes hand in hand with eating smaller portions because if you are paying attention while eating, you tend to eat and waste less. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Advocate for Solar InstallationHow does advocating for rooftop solar connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Carly Vincent (103) 10/22/2024 11:08 AMThis connects to my values because I value saving money as well. Solar panels are an expensive one-time expense, but using solar energy is cheaper and more sustainable in the long run. -
Carly Vincent (103) 10/22/2024 11:07 AMMy eco challenge is going well. I’m learning much more about the environment and how harmful humans truly are. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Food WasteAn 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?
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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?
Carly Vincent (103) 10/13/2024 6:59 PMEating smaller portions helps you avoid overeating and encourages you to listen to your body when it is full. -
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?
Carly Vincent (103) 10/13/2024 6:58 PMI tend to eat quicker and have more time in my day for other things. -
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?
Carly Vincent (103) 10/13/2024 6:58 PMSince it is fall, I really enjoy seeing the trees and the colors of the leaves while on my walks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Try CarpoolingList some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Carly Vincent (103) 10/13/2024 6:57 PMInstead of driving or carpooling to my local grocery store, I walk. This is more sustainable for the environment.