Stephanie Trott
4/25/2018 5:59 PM
Geothermal energy is a neat concept. I'd like to focus my investment in research to improve the technology and bring costs down.
Stephanie Trott
POINTS TOTAL
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- 866 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO176gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO22meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO75minutesspent learning
Stephanie's actions
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 15 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 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Materials
Recycle Everything I Can
#55 Household Recycling
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
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.
Electricity Generation
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms
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.
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 QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. What kind of investment seems most feasible for you?
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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?
Stephanie Trott 4/22/2018 6:20 PMEnsuring that women are equally represented in all areas is important. In my own community, sexism, both blatant and subtle, contribute to gender inequality and representation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about Wave and Tidal EnergyWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Stephanie Trott 4/19/2018 8:53 AMI learned that wave and tidal energy can potentially reduce annual carbon emissions by 9,000 tons. I was surprised to discover that not everywhere is a good candidate for wave energy, but the areas that are good candidates more than make up for it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. In what ways can you support your closest regenerative agriculture farm?
Stephanie Trott 4/15/2018 6:48 PMI can support local regenerative agriculture farms by purchasing their produce and other products, joining their CSA if they have one, and educating others about the benefits of regenerative agriculture. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Stephanie Trott 4/13/2018 6:40 PMLearning more about the environmental challenges we face is equal parts uplifting and disheartening. The more I learn, the more I realize that I can make choices that do make a difference and if everyone individually did the same, the collective impact would be huge. The disheartening part is the enormity and scale of the things that impact the environment, such as mass deforestation, makes it difficult to imagine that one person really makes a difference. -
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?
Stephanie Trott 4/10/2018 3:56 PMI'd never heard of silvopasture before this challenge. The biggest advantage of silvopasture is two-fold: enhancing biodiversity and enhancing healthy livestock and environments. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Install a Toilet BankHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Stephanie Trott 4/09/2018 4:28 PMWe can make active choices to use less water and be aware of how our usage impacts others' water rights. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy CreditsYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
Stephanie Trott 4/09/2018 4:27 PMI can make sure everything is unplugged and power strips are switched off. I can also make an effort to keep the thermostat low and utilize open windows instead of air conditioning. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Online Energy AuditWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
Stephanie Trott 4/09/2018 4:22 PMAsking the landlord to block up areas that allow drafts to come through. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?