Kristal Lin
4/25/2018 6:42 PM
Before now, I have never heard of silvopasture. The fact that both animals and trees get benefitted at the same time is great!
Kristal Lin
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO11gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO32meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO320minutesspent learning
Kristal's actions
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Materials
Install a Toilet Bank
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water per day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 25 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 40 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 4 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Online Energy AuditWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
Kristal Lin 4/25/2018 6:32 PMI can pay more attention to the plugs that are plugged into the outlets but not being used. I can also turn off some unnecessary lights, using just what I need. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Kristal Lin 4/24/2018 8:07 PMI would use the money to give to the ones who need it, the ones who actually need it. -
Kristal Lin 4/24/2018 8:04 PMEco-challenge has been really fun, and I've learned a lot. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Kristal Lin 4/24/2018 8:03 PMGlobal warming can end the world and earth could be inhabitable in a few centuries. This won't happen in my generation, but there will be big problems for future generations.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Toilet BankHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Kristal Lin 4/24/2018 4:56 PMThe best way to prevent water issues is to use less water. We can limit our shower time, and remember to savor the water we drink and use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
Kristal Lin 4/24/2018 4:52 PMFamily planning is very important to a woman. Every year family planning prevents unplanned pregnancy and saves the government money. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Kristal Lin 4/23/2018 6:22 PMWomen still have to deal with equality difficulties, for example, healthcare, job opportunities, education, etc. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Kristal Lin 4/21/2018 6:23 PMMany projects start with a determined person and a growing company, so in order for such visual to come true it is best to convince people to fund a company, and have fundraisers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Kristal Lin 4/21/2018 6:19 PMBiomass energy was never part of my knowledge before this, and what surprised me about what I learned was how well this energy worked and how easy it is to collect the materials. We don't have to cut trees down for this instead, we can collect loose scraps of nature and use it.