Keaton Roberts

Asheville High School!

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participant impact

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Keaton's actions

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Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Women and Girls

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

#7 Family Planning

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

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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.

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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?
Keaton Roberts 4/23/2018 10:20 AM
I will start paying more attention to use by dates, to better monitor my waste. This will help me pace myself and also make sure that I will not buy too much food. This will help reduce my wasted food and money.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Keaton Roberts 4/23/2018 10:04 AM
I love chocolate and eat M&Ms pretty often, as well as get some at most holidays. I tend to eat and buy chocolate that is from big name brands, who may not use sustainably grown chocolate. I can buy sustainably grown chocolate, as well as advocate for a ranger program to protect against illegal cocoa farms.

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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?
Keaton Roberts 4/23/2018 9:51 AM
I think that it would be most feasible for the government to invest funds into geothermal energy. However, I think there would be a greater impact if every household invested in geothermal energy.

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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!
Keaton Roberts 4/17/2018 9:24 AM
I have heard of biomass technology, but never understood what it actually was. I am surprised that only 5% of primary energy use in the United States is from biomass, and think that there needs to be a much higher use of it.

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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?
Keaton Roberts 4/13/2018 9:26 AM
I have never heard of silvopasture until now. I think the biggest advantage is the financial benefits, because not only does it significantly help the farmer, but it incentivises them to switch to a better farming style. Therefore, in the long run, all farmers could be using silvopasture.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Keaton Roberts 4/11/2018 10:02 AM
I address my feelings of concern by spending lots of time in school learning about the problem at hand. In most of my science classes I learn, or have learned, about climate change. I can turn my fear into confidence by using my knowledge to help change the world and reduce climate change.

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