Ecochallenge.org and Project Drawdown

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 4 - April 25, 2018

Jonah Wolfson

Asheville High School!

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
680 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

140

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

110

miles

traveled by carpool
UP TO

26

zero-waste meals

consumed
UP TO

28

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

51

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

210

gallons of water

have been saved

Jonah's actions

Food

Support Local Food Systems

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will source 2 meal(s) from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Try Carpooling

#75 Ridesharing

I will commute by carpool 10 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 4.61 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Jonah Wolfson 4/25/2018 9:46 AM
People are very focused on money and themselves so they don't care if what they are doing is bad for the earth as long as they can make money and it doesn't affect them.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

As 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?
Jonah Wolfson 4/25/2018 9:45 AM
It makes me more conscious of my actions and the decisions that I make. The parts that feel overwhelming are that a lot of people are not conscious of there actions at all which could lead to a lot of pollution. How ever I feel hopeful because I used to not pay very much attention to my actions but now I do more and if I can do that everyone can.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Micro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Jonah Wolfson 4/25/2018 9:39 AM
On tops of tall buildings in the downtown area, or even on tops of some cellular phone towers scattered throughout the mountains such as Mt. Pigsa.

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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?
Jonah Wolfson 4/23/2018 9:48 AM
I personally drink coffee almost every morning as well as eggs and other dairy products. I also eat a lot of meat for dinners. I could start to begin eat other alternative to meat like tofu which my family and I have begun to do.

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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?
Jonah Wolfson 4/23/2018 9:41 AM
I think that a combination of both individual and government investment would make the best outcome.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Dependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these advantages inspire you the most?
Jonah Wolfson 4/23/2018 9:16 AM
Supporting local farmers inspires me because these people are doing very important jobs and we have to make sure that they continue produce fresh healthy foods.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

In 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?
Jonah Wolfson 4/23/2018 9:14 AM
Using the skins as a sort of seasoning or using grounded up tops to create different consistency in the meal.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Jonah Wolfson 4/23/2018 9:12 AM
More people need to realize the effects of using large amounts of water. As well as more people installing low low faucets and shower heads.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

Take a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Jonah Wolfson 4/23/2018 9:11 AM
I could drive to soccer practice with friends in my neighborhood.

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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!
Jonah Wolfson 4/17/2018 9:24 AM
I knew a little bit about biomass and what is does but this helped me see ways it is used in the real world. Also went more into depth on how it is produced. I was surprised by how little biomass is used across the world even though it has been used for centuries of time.

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