Erin Hagen

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.

I will use public transit 6 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

As a team goal, we would like to challenge everyone to try a lower carbon footprint alternative way to commute to work at least once a week. Consider public transit, cycling or carpooling! Did you know? UBC carpool drivers can earn up to $2 per day on their UBCcard if they use the Liftango app and pick-up at least one person on their way to and from campus. Link below.

As a team goal, we would like to encourage everyone to try at least one plant-based dinner a week.

I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.

I will commute by bike 6 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin practicing it in my own life.

I will complete a plastics audit to see where plastics show up in my life and determine how I can reduce the use of single-use plastics.

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.