Garrett Martin

Asheville High School!

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participant impact

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145

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Garrett's actions

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.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

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

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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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 80 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Food

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Clean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. In what ways can you support your closest regenerative agriculture farm?
Garrett Martin 4/24/2018 6:09 AM
I can try my best to buy from those kinds of farms

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Micro 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?
Garrett Martin 4/24/2018 6:03 AM
On the roofs of parking garages and city owned buildings

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Now that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Garrett Martin 4/24/2018 5:48 AM
I think that expiration dates don't really show the reall day of expiration i think you can go around it but it isnt always right

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Garrett Martin 4/24/2018 5:42 AM
Biomass

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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?
Garrett Martin 4/19/2018 6:45 AM
I've never heard of silvopasture but i think the biggest advantage of it it the higher meat and dairy yields.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Had you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Garrett Martin 4/19/2018 6:35 AM
I have heard of biomass before this but i was surprised by how much more to it there was.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Geothermal 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?
Garrett Martin 4/19/2018 6:25 AM
I think that the most feasible investment for me would to be in the future to add a geothermal heating system in my home.

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