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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Robert Bolton

Asheville High School!

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Robert's actions

Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 40 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

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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 45 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 25 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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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

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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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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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 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

  • 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?

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    Robert Bolton 4/24/2019 6:18 AM
    I could watch use of products that disrupt peatlands.  
  • 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?

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    Robert Bolton 4/11/2019 7:22 AM
    well,  my diet includes a lot of palm oil so deforestation is well at work.  watching my diet is best.  
  • 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?

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    Robert Bolton 4/04/2019 6:38 AM
    they help you to know how long it is for your food to be good. this helps you cut down on food waste.  
    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GdGpRKaUIFdIVjL80OSqqGKlPeTysIHl2F7EexLwBnM/edit