

Christopher Goldsmith
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO395minutesspent learning
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UP TO8.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO10milestraveled by bus
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UP TO4.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO8.6pounds of CO2have been saved
Christopher's actions
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
#37 Mass Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
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).
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 4 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 35 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 25 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 2 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.73 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 90 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 90 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 50 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 4 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 4 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.
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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Christopher Goldsmith 4/25/2018 7:38 AM1st place lets gooo -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHad 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 QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseAs 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?
Christopher Goldsmith 4/25/2018 6:47 AMit shows me there needs to be change and if work together we can fix anything. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodNow that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Christopher Goldsmith 4/23/2018 6:57 AMI now know that the use by, sell by, and best by dates don't mean it goes bad that day is just basically its last peak day -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Christopher Goldsmith 4/16/2018 5:59 AMthat the energy created is 100% clean and reusable so i dont understand how come we cant use this source to help earth.-
Sarah Duffer 4/16/2018 6:38 AMBiomass is only as sustainable as the source of the biomass material. If we are cutting down forests for biomass energy, it's unsustainable. If we are using agricultural waste then biomass is more sustainable.
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