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Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Judah Barak

Asheville High School!

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Judah's actions

Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 20 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

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DAILY ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 35 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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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 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Food

Keep Track of Wasted Food

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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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

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
Electricity Generation Learn More about Biomass

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

Judah Barak 4/24/2019 12:00 PM

I had not heard of biomass technology but it is super cool. It gets rid of dead plants that were gonna be disposed of anyway. I really wish that more farmers used this and that we would replace gas heating with this.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Research Peatlands

Much of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?

Judah Barak 4/24/2019 11:39 AM

You can eat products that make a point to grow their resources on land that was not formerly a peat bog. Some such products to reduce consumption of would be palm oil, coffee and chocolate.

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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?

Judah Barak 4/22/2019 11:36 AM

It would be awesome to put them on top of buildings, in parks, and in fields that have nothing in them or crops in them. Specific places like the courthouses, the BB&T building and school rooftops.

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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?

Judah Barak 4/12/2019 11:44 AM

I am continuously thinking about how my actions and how they are affecting the environment. It feels overwhelming to think about how to stop big corporations that are only interested in money and care about the environment. The solutions that draw down give make feel like something good can be done and not like all is lost.

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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?

Judah Barak 4/11/2019 12:10 PM

My diet is currently involved with coffee and other foods that have to do with palm oil. I also eat a lot of meat. I am gonna start limiting my meet consumption and checking labels on my food.

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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?

Judah Barak 4/09/2019 11:35 AM

I had never heard the term before. I think the biggest advantage is how it is better for the animals. They look like they have a happier life around trees.

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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?

Judah Barak 4/05/2019 11:36 AM

I can advocate for Geo thermal energy on a state wide level and ask for tax incentives to be implemented.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Keep Track of Wasted Food

An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?

Judah Barak 4/05/2019 11:11 AM

I want to spending money on the people I love and on percussion instruments/ implements.

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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?

Judah Barak 4/05/2019 9:25 AM

I can start to use my own judgement more without worrying about eating bad food.

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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.

Judah Barak 3/13/2019 12:57 PM

As far as plastics go i'm concerned that we are filling up the world with things that are never gonna go away and are ugly rather than beautiful things like flowers.

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