David Schimick
10/30/2023 12:11 PM
It makes me feel good because I work out while I am helping the environment.
David Schimick
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 206 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0meatless or vegan mealconsumed
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UP TO5.0milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO5.0milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO6.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO25minutesspent exercising
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
David's actions
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 60 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 5 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Buildings
Upgrade My Windows
Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 5 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Cook With Seaweed
Seaweed Farming
I will use seaweed in a new recipe.
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.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Aquaculture
Improved Aquaculture
Each day, I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Cattle Farming
Improved Cattle Feed; Improved Manure Management
I will spend 15 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 15 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 40 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhat was the most interesting thing to learn about sustainable aquaculture practices?
David Schimick 10/24/2023 8:46 AMThe most sustainable aquaculture is farmed shellfish like oysters, mussels and scallops. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
David Schimick 10/24/2023 8:40 AMI have enjoyed exploring new places and I think making trails in the woods would make them more enjoyable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
David Schimick 10/24/2023 8:08 AMFor passive geothermal, lawmakers can give property owners incentive, like tax credits which will reduce the money they spend out of pocket to get geothermal installed in their buildings.
For active geothermal energy, lawmakers can pass policies that help businesses pay for large scale active geothermal power plants to be built. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
David Schimick 10/20/2023 10:07 AMrich countries eat meat more because there are more factories that kill the animals and plant food is easier to make. eating meat affects the planet because animals go down in population, and more carbon is going into the atmosphere. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsHow does improving your home's (or office's) energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
David Schimick 10/20/2023 9:50 AMIt helps because if you have an energy efficient home you can do a lot more things than if its not efficient. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationList 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?
David Schimick 10/19/2023 8:13 AMMe and my friend car pool every day to school. I can drive with my soccer teammates to practice.