Alice Lin
"We have only one earth. We should do our best to make it long live. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,064 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO220minutesspent learning
Alice's actions
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.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Land Use
Local Perennial Biomass
#51 Perennial Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Women and Girls
Start a Social Media Campaign
#6 Educating Girls
I will share stats on gender inequity in education with my social media feed to raise awareness.
Electricity Generation
Advocate for Solar Installation
#10 Rooftop Solar
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
#38 Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 20 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
Launch a Recycling Program
#56 Industrial Recycling
I will set up a recycling center at my workplace or school.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
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
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).
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 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 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will source 1 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
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 QUESTIONElectricity Generation Advocate for Solar InstallationHow does advocating for this type of technology connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Alice Lin 4/25/2018 3:37 PMTaiwan Sugar Corporation will continue make an inventory about in which assets we can install roof solar panels.-
Manda Magee 4/25/2018 3:51 PMNice.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about Micro WindMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Alice Lin 4/25/2018 7:20 AMI think micro turbines can be an installation art. They can be installed in the park. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Support Companies Leading in Green EnergyEvery 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?
Alice Lin 4/25/2018 7:18 AMTaiwan Sugar Corporation has invested in Biogass facilities and in solar energy farms. I will use my purchasing power buying products produced by TSC, such as sugar, organic vegetables, rice, mixed grains powder, coffee beans, edible oils, pork, phalaenopsis and skin care products. -
Alice Lin 4/24/2018 4:40 AMTaiwan sugar Corporation has invested in renewable energy. I will support it by purchasing the organic rice it grows and sells. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Alice Lin 4/24/2018 4:36 AMeverything can be recycled as a closed loop. The community can supply itself, no matter in the food or energy. We all should be educated and have to give up the linear economic model and walk towards the circular economy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Alice Lin 4/24/2018 4:31 AMI heard of it on T V and the in- house meetings. That everything can be used to the fullest and can be energy-generated is wonderful. -
REFLECTION QUESTION
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Alice Lin 4/21/2018 7:17 PMIt's exciting to see my friends start burning for this ecochallenge. Fight! -
Alice Lin 4/21/2018 7:15 PMI'm not going to eat chocolate and egg and milk today. -
Alice Lin 4/21/2018 7:13 PMI learned from the newspaper that Taiwan Sugar Corporation has cooperated with solar panel technology companies (called 崇越科技股份有限公司及嘉益能源股份有限公司) to set up solar energy generation facilities on its land. I will support TSC by purchasing whatever it produces and sells.