Henry Bick

Asheville High School!

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Henry's actions

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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Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 17 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 28 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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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.

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Materials

Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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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 1 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 13 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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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!

Henry Bick 4/22/2019 11:37 AM

I was surprised at the amount of micro turbines that exist.

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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?

Henry Bick 4/12/2019 11:24 AM

Temperate forests have managed to not get affected by the same large scale causes of deforestation, which is hopeful, as not developing can definitely preserve our temperate forests. It is quite a difficult task to completely get rid of development on forests obviously. After learning about the size and scope of our environmental impact, I am trying to take steps that honor the environment instead of being oblivious and wasteful.

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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?

Henry Bick 4/11/2019 11:55 AM

I could try to rely less on meat, which I already have. I decided to become vegetarian recently, which could be very beneficial for the environment, as meat has a negative effect on rain forests.

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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?

Henry Bick 4/09/2019 11:23 AM

I had not heard about it, but it is very beneficial to farmers as well as the animals that they are managing.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Henry Bick 4/07/2019 5:54 PM

I could try to reuse more materials, as this would definitely decrease my environmental impact.

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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?

Henry Bick 4/05/2019 11:28 AM

I personally have a geothermal heating system in my house, so I have already invested in Geothermal energy.

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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?

Henry Bick 4/05/2019 11:09 AM

This money could be used to buy food that will not go bad, or just be used to better the intake of food and not waste it.

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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.

Henry Bick 4/03/2019 11:46 AM

I think that we often have the perception that throwing away or recycling things will somehow take them away from the earth, however that is not true, as their really is no away, everything just ends up on the earth in some way.

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