

Will Carter
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 204 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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up to1.0sustainable seafood mealsconsumed
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up to30milestraveled by bike
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up to32milesnot traveled by car
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up to71pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to1.0water footprintscalculated
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up to75minutesspent outdoors
Will's Actions
Economy & Communities
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
SDG 7
I will contact my energy company to find out how to sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Education & Livelihood
Work-Life Balance
SDG 8
During the workday, I will schedule time for daily breaks during work days to practice work-life balance.
Education & Livelihood
Go by Bike
SDG 11
I will commute by bike 6 miles each day and get my muscles moving while avoiding sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Basic Needs & Security
Calculate Your Water Footprint
SDG 6
I will calculate my water footprint and look for a few ways I can reduce consumption or waste.
Basic Needs & Security
Try a New Vegan or Vegetarian Recipe
I will try a new vegan or vegetarian recipe and share how it turns out on the Ecochallenge feed, or with family and friends.
Climate & Ecosystems
Drive Less
SDG 13
To reduce CO2 emissions each day, I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Climate & Ecosystems
Choose Sustainable Seafood Options
SDG 14
Using Seafood Watch's list, I will enjoy 1 sustainable seafood meals each day.
Climate & Ecosystems
Explore My Area
SDG 14, 15
Each day, I will spend 15 minutes exploring a new area around my neighborhood (e.g., park, water body, nearby trail, community garden, green space, etc.).
Climate & Ecosystems
Support Local Pollinators
SDG 15
At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will plant pollinator-friendly plants in my area to support local pollinators.
Climate & Ecosystems
Calculate Your Carbon Impact
SDG 13
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how lifestyle changes could reduce the carbon footprint and impacts on the environment.
Climate & Ecosystems
Watch a Documentary About Climate Change or Nature
SDG 13, 14, 15
I will watch 1 documentaries about climate change.
Feed
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Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Calculate Your Carbon ImpactWhat is one way you will reduce your carbon footprint? What is a practice you already have that helps you reduce your carbon footprint?
Will Carter 4/11/2023 8:20 AMWorking to incorporate more eco-friendly systems in our new house (upgrade washer/dryer, eliminate natural gas, add solar)-
Jenni Engle 4/17/2023 9:40 AMI have been curious how beneficial it is to add solar to homes here in OR. Hope it is worthwhile!! :)
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Reflection QuestionClimate & Ecosystems Drive LessHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Will Carter 4/11/2023 8:18 AMI've always had cars available, but have been encouraged and shown by example that bike commuting or public transit are not so challenging and can be rewarding.-
Jenni Engle 4/17/2023 9:41 AMThis fuels my soul in many ways! Thanks for sharing :)
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