Drawdown Ecochallenge

October 1 - October 31, 2023

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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
Electricity

Identify some ways in which modern human societies have become unsustainable. What kind of roles do individuals have in creating and changing practices in society?
Gary Holmes 10/31/2023 10:02 PM
Humans impact the physical environment in many ways: overpopulation, pollution, burning fossil fuels, and deforestation. Changes like these have triggered climate change, soil erosion, poor air quality, and undrinkable water.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Clean air, clean water and healthy food are just three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons? How could/does regenerative agriculture positively impact you and your community?
Gary Holmes 10/31/2023 9:57 PM
Healthier soil and better crop quality are some benefits. It better our communities by giving fair treatments to workers and having responsible practices.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings

What did you learn on your green roof tour?
Gary Holmes 10/31/2023 9:50 PM
A green roof provides a rainwater buffer, purifies the air, reduces the ambient temperature, regulates the indoor temperature, saves energy and encourages biodiversity in the city.

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Industry

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Gary Holmes 10/31/2023 9:46 PM
What concerns me the most is the effect it will have on my kids.

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Industry

What did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Gary Holmes 10/31/2023 9:45 PM
Refrigeration equipment consumes electricity, produced in general by burning fossil fuel that emits CO2 (carbon dioxide) into the atmosphere. A typical supermarket consumes 4,000 pounds of refrigerants each year with a quarter leaking out due to faulty systems.

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Industry

What actions will you take to green your job?
Gary Holmes 10/31/2023 9:43 PM
I will request hybrid or Electric Ubers/ Lyfts moving forward.

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Land Sinks

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Gary Holmes 10/31/2023 9:41 PM
Yes, i have noticed more options and I have explored a few.

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Land Sinks

How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Gary Holmes 10/31/2023 9:39 PM
It improves my mood and reduces mental and physical stress.

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Transportation

What do you like most about biking in your city? What would you like to improve?
Gary Holmes 10/31/2023 9:37 PM
I like to scenery and i like that my entire family is involved. I would like to see more bike trails. I dislike the hills lol.

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Transportation

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Gary Holmes 10/31/2023 9:36 PM
I have recently switched to an electric car. I love it!!!

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