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October 1 - October 31, 2023
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David Harris

SAGE EcoLogicals

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 711 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    2.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    1.0
    carbon footprint
    calculated
  • UP TO
    1,290
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    1.0
    women, BIPOC, and immigrant-owned businesses
    supported
  • UP TO
    2.0
    stories
    shared
  • UP TO
    2.0
    educational videos
    watched
  • UP TO
    195
    minutes
    spent learning

David's actions

Electricity

Choose LED Bulbs

LED Lighting

I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Power

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Support Companies Leading in Green Energy

Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics, Distributed Solar Photovoltaics

I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in creating or purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Multiple Industry Solutions

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

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Visit the Coast

Macroalgae Protection and Restoration

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Advocate for Wetland Protection

Coastal Wetland Protection

I will write 2 letters or emails per day to a public official or representative to advocate for policies that protect wetlands.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Learn about Biochar

Biochar Production

I will spend 60 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 120 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Building With Carbon Storing Waste Products

Engineered Sinks

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Research the Wonders of Macroalgae / Seaweed

Macroalgae Protection and Restoration

Each day, I will spend at least 1200 minutes learning more about protecting and restoring macroalgae/seaweed.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity

Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Smart Seafood Choices

Ocean Farming

I will visit seafoodwatch.org and download the app to commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro Wind Turbines

I will spend at least 240 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Explore Other Transportation Solutions

All Transportation Solutions

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Learn about 'Green Gentrification'

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Watch Drawdown's Climate Solutions 101 Series

Family Planning and Education

I will watch Drawdown’s Climate Solutions 101 and share what I learned with others.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Family Planning and Education

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants

Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

I will spend 30 minutes researching and shopping from 20 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Share to Social Media: Coastal, Ocean, & Engineered Sinks

Coastal, Ocean and Engineered Sinks

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about Coastal, Ocean, & Engineered Sinks and tag Ecochallenge.org.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
    Have you been sharing what you learned throughout Drawdown Ecochallenge? How have people responded?

    David Harris's avatar
    David Harris 10/31/2023 11:20 AM
    No as often as I should. But, it has been quiet.

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    David Harris 10/31/2023 10:58 AM
    I'm so sorry that, as a leader, I was struggling. But, remember, finish up your challenges today.

    • Tonia Wu's avatar
      Tonia Wu 10/31/2023 1:26 PM
      David I think you did great!

      In any case, I've always liked the quote from Nelson Mandela: "Do not judge me by my successes. Judge me by how many times I fell down and got back up again."

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    David Harris 10/27/2023 10:12 AM
    WE only get one Earth. So, we do need to respect it with what we choose as well as what we avoid.

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    David Harris 10/27/2023 8:54 AM
    Waning. But I'm not trying to make excuses.

  • David Harris's avatar
    David Harris 10/22/2023 5:55 PM
    I'm trying to keep up. But, I'm hanging in there.


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    David Harris 10/20/2023 8:55 AM
    It is so easy to check in, but, I, often, wait until the end of the day.

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      David Harris 10/31/2023 11:04 AM
      I agree. Setting an alarm is a good idea. Good one, Gabryella.

    • Gabryella Pulsinelli's avatar
      Gabryella Pulsinelli 10/21/2023 9:22 AM
      Sometimes I forget to check in I got set a reminder on my phone I feel

    • Mary Hanks's avatar
      Mary Hanks 10/20/2023 9:10 AM
      I think that's a good idea, because you might accomplish something totally cool that you'll want to write about as soon as possible for fear of omitting it if you waited overnight to post.

  • David Harris's avatar
    David Harris 10/20/2023 8:53 AM
    Right now, I'm trying to catch up and do some of my updates.

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    David Harris 10/17/2023 6:29 PM
    I'm trying to keep up and learn some things in the drawdown videos. I highly suggest them.

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    David Harris 10/17/2023 10:21 AM
    I started to watch Drawdown's Climate Solution's 101 series.

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    David Harris 10/17/2023 8:30 AM
    Oops, I missed a day. But, I'm going back to cover what I did, no matter how small.