-
Anan Srivilai 10/27/2023 7:41 AMIt's crazy how much we spend on food and I know most is due to inflation. I know it's not really an option for everybody due to storage space but I take the extra time to shop around and see what items I can find on sale and store them to save on extra funds.
Caroline Elliott
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 445 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO10zero-waste mealsconsumed
-
UP TO5.0lightbulbsreplaced
-
UP TO2.0plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
-
UP TO13more servingsof fruits and vegetables
-
UP TO7.0storiesshared
-
UP TO2.0conversationswith people
-
UP TO1.0documentarywatched
-
UP TO1.0women, BIPOC, and immigrant-owned businessessupported
-
UP TO150minutesspent learning
Caroline's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-Waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meals with zero-waste each day.
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.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost or worm bin where I live.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Health and Education
Host a Film Screening
Family Planning and Education
I will host a virtual film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.
Health and Education
Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 20 minutes researching and shopping from 1 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 40 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 40 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Share to Social Media: Electricity
Electricity
Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about Electricity Generation and tag Ecochallenge.org.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Industry
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Bioplastics; Reduced Plastics
I will avoid buying and using 2 single-use plastics and instead replace them with durable options.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Participant Feed
-
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseAn 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?
Caroline Elliott 10/27/2023 6:42 AMI would use it towards charity or to help envirmental causes.