Benzi Allen

Asheville High School!

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participant impact

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Benzi'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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 23 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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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
Food Learn More about Silvopasture

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?

Benzi Allen 4/09/2019 11:33 AM

I hadn’t heard of silvopasture before now. I think the biggest advantage of silvopasture is the environmental benefits and humane farming.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Benzi Allen 4/05/2019 11:36 AM
Reinstate tax refunds for passive geothermal in NC

Government provided incentives like tax refunds, reduced tax rates, offer seed money to plants
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Benzi Allen 4/05/2019 11:09 AM

It's important to be able to tell if what you're consuming is safe

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Benzi Allen 3/13/2019 12:25 PM

The most concerning part about global warming to me is how irreversible it is. Once this damage is done, We won't be able to fix it.

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