Andrew Cook

Asheville High School!

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
205 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

20

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

120

gallons of water

have been saved

Andrew's actions

Materials

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

UNCOMPLETED
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

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?

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?
Andrew Cook 4/25/2018 4:32 PM
A sustainable community would be everyone doing their part by making a positive impact on their environment. Everyone at least being aware of their actions and improving on themselves and their energy and resource consumption...that is what people need to strive for.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Had you heard of the term silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Andrew Cook 4/24/2018 9:17 AM
I had never heard of silvopasture until now. After learning about it, I think that the biggest advantage of it is the naturalism involved in the process. The animals being able to roam more freely, and fertilize and give back to nature instead of just being stuck in an enclosed area is much better for everyone.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Andrew Cook 4/24/2018 9:15 AM
Everyone needs to install hydro-efficient appliances in their homes, like low hanging shower heads and washing machines that are more environmentally friendly when it comes to their water usage. The prices of these need to be lowered, so that more people have access to this better technology.

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