Ecochallenge.org

Drawdown Ecochallenge

October 1 - October 31, 2023

Kennedy Klumker

Oregon State University SUS 304

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
346 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

sustainable seafood meal

consumed
UP TO

30

miles

not traveled by car
UP TO

30

miles

traveled by carpool
UP TO

13

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

carbon footprint

calculated
UP TO

110

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

3.0

women, BIPOC, and immigrant-owned businesses

supported
UP TO

160

minutes

spent learning

Kennedy's actions

Industry

Practice the 5 Rs

Recycling

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Choose Recycled Paper

Recycled Paper

I will plan ahead to use paper products only made from post-consumer recycled paper for my home or office.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings

Learn about the Legacy of Redlining

Multiple Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants

Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

I will spend 40 minutes researching and shopping from 2 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Family Planning and Education

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Try Carpooling

Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 10 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Cook With Sustainable Seafood

Improved Fisheries

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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

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
Industry

Good job on choosing recycled paper! How can you take your action a step further?
Kennedy Klumker 10/09/2023 1:28 PM
I can take my action a step further by choosing to use more products that are ethically sourced and made out of recycled materials. I could use bags and containers used out of recycled material, as well as water bottles and even furniture. Another way to take this action further is to be selective when I use the recycled paper. With modern technology, it is progressively becoming easier to take notes and do homework online, saving paper.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education

Which businesses that you researched are you excited to support? Are you already supporting businesses that you didn't know were owned by women, people of color, or immigrants?
Kennedy Klumker 10/09/2023 1:24 PM
Upon researching businesses, I found many that I am excited to support. One that was of particular excitement is Made By KWest which is a black owned jewelry and accessory shop. Another business that I look forward to supporting is Forager Vintage which is a vintage store in Portland. One black owned company that I discovered I am supporting is Alaffia. I buy their hair and beauty products. The owner, Olowo-n'djo Tchala, was born in a small village in Togo, West Africa.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings

How does city planning and design relate to equity and climate change?
Kennedy Klumker 10/09/2023 1:09 PM
City planning directly relates to equity and climate change because historically, there have been racist practices of redlining that have resulted in environmental injustice. Redlining began in the early 1900s when city planners outlined particular neighborhoods to systematically deny financial services to people of color. Black communities have since had lower property values, leading to industrialization in these neighborhoods. The added industrialism has resulted in a significant amount of pollution, harming the health and well-being of these communities. The impact of redlining can still be seen today, as people of color are more likely to live in hotter neighborhoods, leaving them more susceptible to harmful health issues. One source even claims that black communities across the United States were the most negatively impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic because of environmental racism.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Kennedy Klumker 10/09/2023 12:48 PM
My daily walks have mainly been through the OSU campus. I have noticed many other students choosing to commute either on foot or on a bike. I really enjoyed the greenery and fall trees on my walks to class. On campus, there are many crosswalks that are often very busy in between class periods. More crossing pathways could be a solution to this problem. Another potential solution could be a stronger separation of pedestrian areas and roads for cars.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

What are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
Kennedy Klumker 10/09/2023 12:44 PM
One “R” I could add to my daily practice is replace. Replacing household items with intention could significantly reduce my waste. For example, I could replace plastic bags with reusable bags. Another “R” I could add to my daily practice is rehearse. Rehearsing a sustainable routine and choosing good habits is key to making an impact.

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