Alexus Wilson
4/23/2018 3:36 PM
I address my feeling of concern by making sure to look for the recycle logo on anything I use and recycle if it has the logo.
Alexus Wilson
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Alexus's actions
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 25 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Buildings and Cities
Research Retrofitting Incentives
#80 Retrofitting
I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Buildings and Cities
Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions
All Buildings and Cities Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 27 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Alexus Wilson 4/23/2018 2:51 PMI found out there is only one code for buildings in Asheville, when most of the energy solutions sound like they should be codes in Asheville. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and CitiesHow can you share what you have learned in your research with others?
Alexus Wilson 4/20/2018 11:53 AMI can make flyers, post on social media, or tell people about how to save mney by retrofitting their houses or buidlings. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Alexus Wilson 4/20/2018 10:16 AMNo, I learned that biomass technology can take carbon and put it back out into the world with no new emissions. I will definitely tell my friends! -
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?
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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?
Alexus Wilson 4/19/2018 6:49 PMNo, I have never heard of silvopasture until now. I think the biggest one is that there’s a huge decrease in labor and carbon, it makes it more likeable to people and the farmers.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodNow that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Alexus Wilson 4/19/2018 6:22 PMI will view them as suggestions of when to use by for best quality and not as when to throw away.
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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?
Alexus Wilson 4/19/2018 5:53 PMMy diet is impacting deforestation because of how much meat I eat. I can help decrease my negative impact by eating less meat throughout the week. And increase my positive impact by buying more alternatives to use.