Cole Bales
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO38meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
Cole's actions
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs 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?
Cole Bales 4/23/2019 2:47 PMThe concepts were intriguing, especially the heavy focus on forest management practices. The ability of young forests to sequester carbon more efficiently than old growth is intuitive, but there is a humbling reminder for me every time I get to walk in midst of centuries old Sequoias and Redwoods. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Cole Bales 4/23/2019 2:41 PMAmericans eat more meat than most countries because, simply, it tastes good and most have not been able to see alternatives as attractive. Many urban centers, like here in Portland, have a wide range of restaurants and markets that allow for residents to delve into vegetarianism and veganism and find that there are some great options available.