I will take a walk for 50 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
Multiple Transportation Solutions
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS
Transportation
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 40 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Cattle Farming
Improved Cattle Feed; Improved Manure Management
I will spend 30 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Transportation
Express My Support For Walkable Cities
Walkable Cities
I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Land Sinks
Plant Trees
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will plant 2 trees in my community, public parks, or backyard.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Talk With a Local Grocer
Improved Fisheries
I will ask my local seafood market or grocery store if their seafood is sustainable and share the Seafood Watch resources so they can stock sustainable options.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
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 10
DAILY ACTIONS
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 50 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Land Sinks
Support a Community Garden
Multiple Solutions
I will support a community garden by volunteering, donating, or advocating for a new or existing one.
COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 20 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS
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?
REFLECTION
QUESTION
Transportation
How do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience or enjoyment differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Recently, my husband and I traveled to Japan. We walked everywhere. This allowed us to see many areas we wouldn't have otherwise and meet people (local and other tourists) that we'd have missed by Uber-ing/other modes of transit. We've always loved walking as opposed to driving, but life has been hectic for both of us and we haven't been walking much lately. When we got back to the States, I committed to walking in my own community more often. I can honestly say I enjoy walking to get coffee or groceries or jogging to the gym much more than driving those places and I've begun to notice more individuals doing the same (potential walking club candidates??). My favorite activity is to turn on a good audiobook and zone out on a nice walk or jog with my girl Luna.
When my sister first gave me tomato, pepper and other vegetable starters, I didn't think I'd be able to keep them alive. I'm excited to say they have been thriving and I've been able to make entirely homegrown bruschetta, salads and other delicious meals from my backyard. I still have a lot to learn about how to care for these plants, but I'm ready for the journey.
