Join the Drawdown EcoChallenge, presented by Ecochallenge.org and Project Drawdown

April 4 - April 25, 2018

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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?

Isabella Warren 4/25/2018 11:45 AM

I haven't wasted any food today.

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Isabella Warren 4/24/2018 8:21 AM

I haven't wasted any food today.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Learn about Temperate Forests

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?

Isabella Warren 4/22/2018 6:45 PM

Learning about the rainforest made me think about how we use way to much timber unsustainably and we are killing the only thing that can sequester carbon from the atmosphere. I think I would probably try to use less wood. I hope that we can sustainably use forests.

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Isabella Warren 4/22/2018 4:51 PM

I wasted a banana peel today.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Buy Bamboo

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?

Kara Whitman 4/22/2018 12:10 PM

Access to bamboo alternatives are somewhat available in my local community.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

Kara Whitman 4/22/2018 12:09 PM

My biggest concern with importing foods, is the loss of forests worldwide. The increased worldwide demand for products that are grown in developing nations not only leads to removal of forests to grow this food, but also leads to reduced access to nutritious food - see the impact or worldwide demand for the "super food" Quinoa.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More about Micro Wind

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?

Kara Whitman 4/22/2018 12:05 PM

Micro Turbines could be installed in some our taller buildings, however, I am not convinced it would be cost effective. It seems like micro wind would be very beneficial in large cities and in developing countries.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?

Kara Whitman 4/22/2018 12:02 PM

There are so many new technologies being developed that harness true sustainable energy. I am very excited about new wind technologies that can be utilized on buildings, rather than requiring large windmills far from developed areas.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More about Biomass

Had you ever heard of biomass techonology before this? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!

Kara Whitman 4/22/2018 11:59 AM

I have heard about biomass energy. I was surprised, and happy, to see that it is consider a bridging energy source. Not to be the end all, be all answer to our sustainable energy needs. In the larger scheme, it is not really carbon neutral.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

Kara Whitman 4/22/2018 11:52 AM

Anaerobic digestion seems like a great way to deal with waste products that we have a plethora of. I am still concerned that it ultimately uses methane - will the CO2 be captured?

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