Gillian Ederle
4/24/2019 5:04 PM
Regenerative agriculture can put back nutrients into the soil and help provide arable soil for years to come. This will also help with feeding the growing population in the future.
Gillian Ederle
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO305minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Gillian's actions
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Action Track: Social Justice
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Buildings and Cities
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
#30 Methane Digesters (large), #64 Methane Digesters (small)
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?
Gillian Ederle 4/24/2019 4:55 PMI consider factors like home much the transportation costs and how much time it takes to get to the place I want to go to. I would change to a more climate-friendly option if it was close by and could do the same things that ungreen ways of transportation could do. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsConcrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
Gillian Ederle 4/23/2019 5:47 PMCheese has a large carbon footprint because it comes from cows but it is not as obvious. Cell phones also have large carbon footprints. Food is a big creator of emissions because of the transportation of the foods and the amount of forest clearing to make room for cattle or crops. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Gillian Ederle 4/23/2019 5:37 PMI learned that one of the solutions to reducing carbon emissions from food consumption includes a plant based diet and sourcing food from local venders. The most interesting fact I learned was that land clearing for agriculture is responsible for 1/8 of emissions. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
Gillian Ederle 4/23/2019 4:49 PMI think North Americans eat more meat because they have better access to it and they view protein as a more healthier and better option than carbohydrates. North Americans are clearly worried about their diet and eating protein instead of carbohydrates that are viewed as less healthy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Gillian Ederle 4/21/2019 9:07 AMHybrid cars have better gas milage than normal cars which means that they produce less toxic materials into the environment. This also can improve human health because they are not breathing in hazardous gas. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
Gillian Ederle 4/21/2019 8:55 AMFamily planning can prevent the amount of unintended pregnancies world wide which can increase the amount of educated women and help lower the chance of overpopulating. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Gillian Ederle 4/21/2019 8:46 AMKnowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by will help me waste less food because now I understand that food can be used even past the use by date as long as it looks and smells ok. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseMuch 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?
Gillian Ederle 4/21/2019 8:40 AMI can try to cut down on the food that I eat that contains palm oil and use alternatives to paper in order to prevent more drainage of peatlands. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Gillian Ederle 4/14/2019 7:38 AMAny food in my diet that contains palm oil, cocoa, coffee or even meat leads to deforestation. Trees need to be cut down in order to make room for the crops that produce to these foods. I can eat less food containing these ingredients and look for products with seals on them like the Rainforest Alliance green frog.