Amanda Welch
4/25/2018 4:25 PM
The population projections are incredible!
Amanda Welch
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UP TO65minutesspent learning
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Amanda's actions
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.
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).
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
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
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.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
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.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
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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?
Amanda Welch 4/25/2018 4:13 PMI had no idea palm oil was in so many consumer products! I've steered clear of most processed foods for a while, but that stuff is in seemingly everything. -
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?
Amanda Welch 4/25/2018 4:01 PMThis could be very useful in appropriate areas, but I wonder about the long term effects of drilling in high-volcanic zones. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
Amanda Welch 4/24/2018 5:05 PMWe need to add more insulation to the attic and finish installing new weather stripping around the doors. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodClean 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?
Amanda Welch 4/24/2018 5:04 PMI'd like to see what we can plant in our garden during the off season that would have a restorative effect. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Amanda Welch 4/23/2018 6:39 AMA lot of things would need to change for Orlando to become a more pedestrian/mass transit friendly city, but I think a more attainable short-term goal would be broader access to composting. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Amanda Welch 4/13/2018 11:38 AMI hate the idea of sitting in traffic and burning away fossil fuels. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat are your next steps for saving energy?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodAn 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?