

Rowan Lang
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 905 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO175minutesspent learning
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UP TO56milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO8.0milestraveled by bus
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UP TO4.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO37pounds of CO2have been saved
Rowan's actions
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 2.42 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Use Public Transit
#37 Mass Transit
I will use public transit 4 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 1.46 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
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.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
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).
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 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 30 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 15 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 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.
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.
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.
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 2 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
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 QUESTIONMaterialsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Rowan Lang 4/24/2018 11:49 AMWe are headed towards a future where there will be no other options for nonrenewable power sources, because they are nonrenewable. We will have to covert sooner than later and it might as well be before we destroy our entire atmosphere and environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Rowan Lang 4/24/2018 11:19 AMIn order to reduce deforestation with my diet I could seek out items without Palm-Oil and other large resource contributing to deforestation. -
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?
Rowan Lang 4/23/2018 11:58 AMPrograms and global projects like this have a good impact but it just seems like there are never enough people willing to contribute, and not just for a small period of time but consistently. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodNow that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Rowan Lang 4/23/2018 11:31 AMThis shows that foods last much longer than the dates on the side, they are mainly ment for sale & display. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationGeothermal 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?
Rowan Lang 4/17/2018 11:48 AMSmall donations from millions of people would be the easiest way to provide funding. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Rowan Lang 4/17/2018 11:47 AMNo I had not heard of biomass before this challenge, I didn't know that this source of heat that we as humans have been using for thousands years could be used to provide mass amounts of power. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow has your access to various kinds of transporation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Rowan Lang 4/13/2018 11:35 AMI think that public transit is a great thing, it provides a form of affordable transportation for those without cars or bikes, as well as a steady form of commute for myself -
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?
Rowan Lang 4/13/2018 11:27 AMI had not heard of the term before. Silvopastures seem like an extremely effective way to reduce the methane and carbon emissions that come from livestock, the biggest advantage would most likely be the effect the trees have on the emissions as well as the quality of food and health they provide for the livestock. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Rowan Lang 4/12/2018 11:23 AMA self sustainable community would be one that could rely on renewable and clean energy, natural and renewable food sources, and clean sustained water. This could happen by using solar panels, sustainable farming, and natural water wells.