Gracelyn Ross
4/24/2018 10:29 AM
It is alarming how much our actions have impacted temporal forests but now that we are gaining more knowledge on these forests we know how to better preserve them.
Gracelyn Ross
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 362 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO103minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Gracelyn's actions
Food
composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Materials
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
#47 Bioplastic
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
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.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Gracelyn Ross 4/24/2018 10:25 AMI do not drink coffee so I am not impacting deforestation in that realm but when I consume products fried in palm oil I do negatively impact deforestation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodNow that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Gracelyn Ross 4/24/2018 10:21 AMSell by is when the company needs to have the product sold by, use by tells the consumer when you need to use the product by, best by is when you should ideally consume the product. -
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?
Gracelyn Ross 4/24/2018 10:16 AMIn the future when I build a house I will consider using geothermal energy to power my home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Gracelyn Ross 4/24/2018 10:13 AMI had not heard about biomass technology until today. It surprised me how the operation happens. -
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?
Gracelyn Ross 4/16/2018 9:27 AMI had not heard of silvopastures until today. I think the biggest advantage is the additional produce the farmers make. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Gracelyn Ross 4/12/2018 9:13 AMI am nervous that many coastal cities will eventually go underwater due to sea levels rising because of global warming.