Riane Nourigat
4/25/2018 7:47 AM
Fighting climate change. Protecting air quality. Protecting water quality. Monthly savings.
Riane Nourigat
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
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UP TO11zero-waste mealsconsumed
Riane's actions
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.
Food
Zero-waste Cooking
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will support women-owned businesses when I shop this month.
Land Use
Local Perennial Biomass
#51 Perennial Biomass
I will spend at least 60 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
Electricity Generation
Rooftop Solar Consultation
#10 Rooftop Solar
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
Materials
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
#46 Water Saving - Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.
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.
Buildings and Cities
Upgrade My Windows
#31 Insulation
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Electricity Generation
Solar Water Consultation
#41 Solar Water
I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
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.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
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 Solar Water ConsultationDiversifying our energy supply and improving public health are just two benefits of renewable energy. What other motivators inspire you to consider installing a solar water heater in your home?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Rooftop Solar ConsultationIdentify some ways in which modern human societies have become unsustainable. What kind of roles do individuals have in creating and changing practices in society?
Riane Nourigat 4/25/2018 7:45 AMNonrenewable energy resources, nonrenewable natural resources, unsustainable consumption in general. Keep pushing for transparency, the more we know the less that can be kept from us, which leads to regulating actions that can affect the behavior of the major players in the world. Innovation and collaboration - keep it going! The more each of us does on a daily basis, the better we can push for change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Local Perennial BiomassClimate scientist Katharine Hayhoe states that "The reason we care about climate change is because it affects the people and places that we care about." What is happening (or will happen) in your area that will affect the people and places you care about?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Explore Other Electricity Generation SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Plan to InsulateHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Riane Nourigat 4/11/2018 8:13 AMI believe in living as sustainable as possible and I want my carbon footprint to be minuscule. I understand that there are some things I won't be able to do, but improving my home's energy efficiency is an easy way to help the earth. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Riane Nourigat 4/11/2018 8:04 AMI'd definitely prefer to put this money back into my farm. We're in the beginning phases of an organic produce farm, and every little bit of money helps tremendously! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Zero-waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Riane Nourigat 4/11/2018 8:02 AMNEVER peel your potatoes!
Soup is soup-er easy - just cut up your veggies and throw them in the pot!
Stir fry is an easy one to include tops and stalks.