Cole Bales

WSP USA

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
323 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

45

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

38

meatless or vegan meals

consumed

Cole's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

#36 Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

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
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?
Cole Bales 4/23/2019 2:47 PM
The 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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

In 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 PM
Americans 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.

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