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Lorena Nascimento

Portland State University Sustainability

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 119 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    5.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    300
    minutes
    spent learning

Lorena's actions

Land Use

Research Peatlands

Peatlands

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn about Energy Storage

Energy Storage

I will spend at least 15 minute(s) learning about energy storage solutions, as well as the pros and cons of each technology.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass, as well as the pros and cons of this technology.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Wave and Tidal

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy, as well as the pros and cons of this technology.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Research Smart Glass Technologies

Smart glass

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching smart (electrochromic) glass and share the lessons I learn.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Find a Local Net-Zero Building

Net-Zero Buildings

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching a net-zero or near net-zero building in my area and find out what it took to achieve the project goals.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Understand Net-Zero Buildings

Net-Zero Buildings

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching what is required for a building to be considered net-zero energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Women and Girls

Read about Women Change Makers

Educating Girls

I will read a book about women change makers.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 15 minute(s) learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn About Biochar

Biochar

I will spend at least 15 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Start or Tend a Garden

Plant-Rich Diet

I will start or tend a garden at my home, whether in my yard or in containers on a porch or windowsill.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

Coming Attraction: Ocean Farming

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Climate Activism

Express My Support

Bike Infrastructure

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact bike routes and express my support for better biking infrastructure.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Activism

Express My Support

Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Climate Activism

Local Climate Issues

All Drawdown Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

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