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Welcome to Drawdown Ecochallenge!

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Ecochallenge.org
Drawdown Ecochallenge
October 1 - October 31, 2023
Ariana McCann's avatar

Ariana McCann

Heartland College EASC 111

"Championing ways to build soil and keep Earth green for generations to come. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 698 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    55
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    862
    miles
    traveled by carpool
  • UP TO
    862
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    1,388
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    36
    stories
    shared
  • UP TO
    325
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    105
    minutes
    spent learning

Ariana's actions

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diets

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 30
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Tend A Garden

Conservation Agriculture

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Share to Social Media: Food, Agriculture, Land Use

Food, Agriculture, & Land Use

Through social media (LinkedIn or Instagram), I will share what I've learned about Food, Agriculture, & Land Use and tag Ecochallenge.org.

COMPLETED 29
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings

Tour a Green Roof

Green and Cool Roofs

I will set up a visit or a virtual tour of a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Explore My Area

Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 120 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket

Refrigerant Management

I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • Ariana McCann's avatar
    Ariana McCann 10/20/2023 3:06 PM
    This challenge has made me hyper-aware of "green" advertising and product labels. It's nice to see companies trying to make a difference but read the fine print because many are still giving us lip service.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
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    Ariana McCann 10/16/2023 7:09 PM
    I have them all the time. My favorites are how time seems to slow down dramatically when inspecting plants for new growth or watching an insect work their magic. It’s all such a beautiful dance and miracles can be seen everyday.
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    • Jeanne Poirier's avatar
      Jeanne Poirier 10/16/2023 7:45 PM
      Had a recent visit again with praying mantis, always tingles me to see them and commune with them. They sit still far longer than I do :)
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
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    Ariana McCann 10/16/2023 7:07 PM
    This is helping me to slow down and enjoy every bite a little more. And in between, there’s been more conversations with my kids.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Industry
    How close is the nearest climate-friendly supermarket to your home? How could you encourage local supermarket to reduce or phase out their use of HFC refrigerants?
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    Ariana McCann 10/09/2023 6:44 PM
    Unfortunately, the closest HFC free supermarket to me is either in St. Louis or Chicago. Aldi is doing the best in their time-bound commitment to end using HFC refrigerant in their stores, over any other company in the U.S. The second was HyVee with just over half of their stores in compliance.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    Have you been sharing what you learned throughout Drawdown Ecochallenge? How have people responded?
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    Ariana McCann 10/09/2023 6:31 PM
    I'm actually kind of disappointed that no one responded to my invitation to join the drawdown challenge. Some other posts have gotten minor traction.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Transportation
    List some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
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    Ariana McCann 10/09/2023 6:28 PM
    Not only is it possible but it's also a great way to spend time with a friend or family member.
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  • Ariana McCann's avatar
    Ariana McCann 10/02/2023 3:38 PM
    It’s nice being more aware of the difference we can make with even small changes in our daily lives. And usually we are both helping the planet and ourselves as well!
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