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Ann Brown

Asheville High School!

"Doing what I can to make my small part of the world ecologically better. "

POINTS TOTAL

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  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 600 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    65
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    2.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    2.0
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched

Ann's actions

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity Generation

Communicate With My Elected Officials

#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)

I will write or call 2 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


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    Ann Brown 4/25/2018 7:09 PM
    I smoke but I want to leave this world in a better place. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation
    What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

    Ann Brown's avatar
    Ann Brown 4/25/2018 5:54 PM
    In ancient times pollution was minimal.  Now trash accumulation and global warming are damaging our lives.  
    I think that population growth and decreased consumption will help create a balance