Steven Head
4/24/2018 10:14 AM
I will make better decisions and pay more attention to these things when shopping.
Steven Head
"Help the environment"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 650 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO200minutesspent learning
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UP TO16public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
Steven's actions
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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.
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
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.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 10 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
Buildings and Cities
Research Heat Pumps
#42 Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Buildings and Cities
Plan to Insulate
#31 Insulation
I will find out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 5 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Electricity Generation
Support Companies Leading in Green Energy
#8 Solar Farms
I will use my spending power to reward companies leading in purchasing green energy and incentivize others to invest more in green energy.
Electricity Generation
Communicate With My Elected Officials
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore)
I will write or call 1 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodNow that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Steven Head 4/24/2018 10:13 AMI can go out and spread awareness through things like social media, or my friends and family.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety.
Steven Head 4/24/2018 10:10 AMTaking public transportation is an overall cheaper and more reliable transportation choice. -
Steven Head 4/24/2018 10:07 AMI want to help the rest of the world in the effort to make a cleaner, brighter future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHigher standards of living are very often dependent on moving our environmental costs elsewhere. What are some specific ways in which the environmental impacts of your own lifestyle might be shifted elsewhere?
Steven Head 4/24/2018 10:06 AMIf I make my lifestyle more energy efficient, then the overall earth will become cleaner, and things like climate change will reduce. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhy do you care about taking action on climate change?
Steven Head 4/24/2018 10:03 AMBecause I feel like everyone knows how big of a problem it is, but no one wants to do anything about it, and if we don't do anything, then the future generations will pay the price. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationEvery dollar you put into solar or wind is a dollar not put into traditional financial institutions. You'll also be bolstering the fossil fuel divestment movement, too. What are some companies you know of that invest in green energy, and how can you support them?
Steven Head 4/24/2018 9:45 AMAcciona and Aleo Solar are two companies that invest in green energy, and to support them I can donate money to them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Steven Head 4/24/2018 9:43 AMI learned that wave and tidal energy uses underwater turbines to create energy and that was surprising. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
