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?

Mike Gorham 4/25/2018 9:55 PM
The bike more challenge is next. Here are some tips:

https://www.lovetoride.net/oregon/pages/info?locale=en-US&page=3_tips

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lauren loosveldt 4/25/2018 9:46 PM
Down to the bitter end OPSIS! Work it!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Mike Gorham 4/25/2018 9:45 PM
- no commercial wave or tidal projects have yet been developed in the United States

- Oregon and Washington have the strongest wave energy resource in the lower 48 states and could eventually generate several thousand megawatts of electricity using wave resources.

- Because water is much denser than air, tidal turbines are smaller than wind turbines and can produce more electricity in a given area.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls

What did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
lauren loosveldt 4/25/2018 9:45 PM
Providing education is key!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Had you heard of the term silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Mike Gorham 4/25/2018 9:39 PM
-No
-More drought tolerant

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

What are other ways in which developing countries without the same infrastructure as developed nations can bypass old ways of doing things for cleaner and more environmentally friendly technologies?
Alison Chambers 4/25/2018 9:14 PM
Farm using silvopasture methods where trees have been cut down. Grow things that can feed the community as well as exports. Stop accepting the world's hand me downs and garbage.

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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?
Alison Chambers 4/25/2018 9:10 PM
advocating for it, volunteer at a non-profit

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Now that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Aki Chambers 4/25/2018 9:09 PM
I won't tease my grandma about her cupboards anymore.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Aki Chambers 4/25/2018 9:08 PM
I recycle at school and home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Aki Chambers 4/25/2018 9:00 PM
I noted they are similar to dams. I was surprised how much energy it can make.

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