Ecochallenge.org

Youth Climate Ecochallenge: A Drawdown Solutions Race

April 15 - May 15, 2020

Caroline Ceravolo

iTUNA Squad

"'I am no longer accepting the things I cannot change. I am changing the things I cannot accept.' - Angela Davis"

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,445 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

280

minutes

not spent in front of a screen
UP TO

180

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

advocacy action

completed
UP TO

2.0

documentaries

watched
UP TO

1.0

public official or leader

contacted

Caroline's actions

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

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Learn about Green Roofs

Green Roofs

I will spend at least minutes learning about green roofs and find out if there are green roofs installed in my community.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Support Organic Growing Methods

Nutrient Management

My family and I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Climate Change

The Basics: What are Greenhouse Gases?

All Drawdown Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minute(s) learning about greenhouse gases and how they can cause climate change.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Read about Women Change Makers

Educating Girls

I will read a book about women change makers.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Climate Change

Youth Climate Organizations

All Drawdown Solutions

I will volunteer with or join a local youth-focused or youth-led climate activism organization.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Practice the 5 R's

Household 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.

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Less Screen Time

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will spend 60 minutes outdoors or doing something active instead of spending time in front of a screen.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Turn It Off

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Women and Girls

Equal Representation

Educating Girls

I will spend 30 minutes researching the gender gap in our leaders and elected officials and discuss with my family and friends.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Petition for Meatless Mondays

Plant-Rich Diet

I will use the resources provided to petition for meatless Mondays at my cafeteria.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Watch a Film

Educating Girls, Family Planning, Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

I will watch a film about women's and gender equality issues and discuss it with 2 friend(s) or family member(s).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Multiple Industry & Materials Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minute(s) learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Waste

Reduced Food Waste

I will watch a documentary about food waste.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn About Biochar

Biochar

I will spend at least 10 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 10 minute(s) learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research How to Reduce or Offset Flight-Related Emissions

Airplanes

I will spend at least 10 minute(s) learning about plane-related emissions, alternative fuels, and carbon offsets.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Social Justice

Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

Indigenous Peoples' Land Management

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Caroline Ceravolo 5/10/2020 9:49 AM

It's gardening season again :^)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Social Justice Learn about Local Indigenous Practices

What did you learn about indigenous peoples' land management that you can apply in your own life?

Caroline Ceravolo 5/03/2020 9:45 PM

I can do home gardens, try to do agroforestry and in general try to not mess with the environment/land.

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Caroline Ceravolo 5/03/2020 9:39 PM

Finally hit 1k points! :-)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research How to Reduce or Offset Flight-Related Emissions

A round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?
Caroline Ceravolo 5/02/2020 8:10 AM
Instead of doing business meetings in person, try to have as many as possible online.

Drive instead of fly for smaller trips.
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Caroline Ceravolo 5/01/2020 4:53 PM

The New York Times reported today that it's likely that there will be an 8 percent drop in fossil fuel emissions due to COVID-19. However, it worries me that as lockdowns ease, it will get even worse than before. Saddening that many care more about "restoring our economy" instead of the drastic climate crisis & its stakes.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Smart Seafood Choices

Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

Caroline Ceravolo 5/01/2020 4:24 PM

I looked at the fish advisories for my state: the one fish they say to not eat whatsoever (Northern Pikeminnow) is a fish I've never heard of so that's probably a good thing. They also recommend certain size servings of fish for different body weights, and being that I almost never eat fish + I only eat small amounts, I'm sure that my diet choices fall within the guidelines.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Equal Representation

Would you consider running for office someday? Why or why not?

Caroline Ceravolo 5/01/2020 4:19 PM

I possibly would: some of my biggest inspirations nowadays are female politicians (e.g. Elizabeth Warren & AOC) and I find it amazing all the change they are able to do. I think what makes me hesitant is how much of your life is stripped away from you + your privacy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Start or Tend a Garden

How is working in a garden or on a farm good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

Caroline Ceravolo 5/01/2020 10:17 AM

Spiritual: You feel more "connected with the Earth"
Mental: Taking time outside can help relieve anxiety & depression.
Physical: Tending to a garden is working outside so you get some sort of physical activity.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Climate Change Youth Climate Organizations

How can youth climate organizations lead in different ways and/or make more of an impact than other climate organizations?

Caroline Ceravolo 5/01/2020 10:15 AM

The youth perspective has more urgency, in my opinion. It's our future so it's more likely that politicians will listen to us since we're worried about our own future. Youth climate organizations are also more likely to target other teens to teach them about climate issues so we can get more teens fighting for climate justice.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Practice the 5 R's

What are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?

Caroline Ceravolo 5/01/2020 10:10 AM

Repurpose: Find new ways to use old objects.
Repair: Instead of throwing something out, you can repair it and use less resources.

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