River Harlan
5/19/2024 7:50 PM
It was hard to change my diet to forest-friendly items but I did alright for a couple of meals. I struggled because I craved some items that I was missing.
River Harlan
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 196 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO35milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO35milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO18pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0carbon footprintcalculated
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UP TO3.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO15minutesspent learning
River'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.
Electricity
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
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.
Industry
Green My Job
Industry
Using Drawdown's Job Function Action Guide, I will learn about climate actions I can take at work.
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.
Electricity
Contact Fossil Fuel Companies
Methane Leak Management
I will contact the fossil fuel companies that supply energy in my community and ask how they manage and reduce methane leakage.
Transportation
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityWhat did you learn when contacting the fossil fuel companies that supply energy to your community?
River Harlan 5/19/2024 7:47 PMI learned that they did not respond well and turned me away. They were defensive and didn't answer me. I learned that fossil fuels are very bad for the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat actions will you take to green your job?
River Harlan 5/19/2024 7:43 PMTo green my job, I will not waste resources at school and eat a healthy, recyclable lunch. I will use reusable containers and not waste water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityAfter you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?
River Harlan 5/19/2024 7:40 PMI noticed that driving takes up most of my carbon footprint but I am pretty efficient at my house. -
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?
River Harlan 5/19/2024 7:36 PMI carpool to soccer practice 3 days a week. I do this with my friends that also play soccer -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
River Harlan 5/03/2024 12:04 PMRecycle
Reuse
Replenish-plant stuff
Respond-create change
Reconnect- spend time in nature
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
River Harlan 4/29/2024 12:16 PMI found out that Japan uses electric trains and that would be a good alternative in the US. I learned that riding the bus or carpooling would lower emissions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
River Harlan 4/29/2024 12:07 PMMy energy usage is way above average. I only use the grid when we have a long rainy or cloudy period and we save energy for those times as well.