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October 1 - October 31, 2023
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Cassidy Dawsen Mecham

Oregon State University SUS 304

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 132 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    3.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    1.0
    serving
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    60
    minutes
    spent learning

Cassidy Dawsen's actions

Land Sinks

Buy Bamboo

Bamboo Production

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Choose LED Bulbs

LED Lighting

I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Connect With A Nonprofit

Family Planning and Education

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on issues affecting women, girls, trans people, and/or nonbinary people in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Compost

I will compost all my fruits and veggies that I don't eat instead of throwing them in the trash.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Health and Education

Host a Film Screening

Family Planning and Education

I will host a virtual film screening and discussion about women's and gender equality issues.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Explore Other Buildings Solutions

All Buildings Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings Solutions.

UNCOMPLETED
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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Recycle Everything I Can

Recycling; Recycled Metals; Recycled Plastics

Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, including electronics and metals.

COMPLETED 0
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
    Land Sinks
    Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?

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    Cassidy Dawsen Mecham 10/11/2023 3:43 PM
    Bamboo products can be found online, when sold by big cooperations like amazon which produce massive amount of emmisionsmit feels contradictive. I was able to find some bamboo utensils at the market of choice.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Education
    What are the most pressing issues for women, girls, and trans/nonbinary people in your community?

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    Cassidy Dawsen Mecham 10/11/2023 3:34 PM
    unfortunately in most college towns violence and sexual assault against women is a huge problem. I have worked with CARDV here in Corvallis to help women feel supported.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

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    Cassidy Dawsen Mecham 10/11/2023 3:22 PM
    my next step is to be more aware of the energy I'm using. I often realize I will have every light on in my house when it's unnecessary, especially during the day.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

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    Cassidy Dawsen Mecham 10/11/2023 2:59 PM
    Eating more fruits and veggies allows me to have a more balanced diet and well as consume more fiber-rich foods. By eating more veggies I can reduce my meat consumption and allow for less greenhouse gas emissions to be produced over time.