
Rhys Ellis
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 544 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0personhelped
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO70milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO113pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO33meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO70milesnot traveled by car
Rhys's actions
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Action Track: Social Justice
Give a Microloan
#62 Women Smallholders
I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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 Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Transport
Try Carpooling
#75 Ridesharing
I will commute by carpool 14 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 22.54 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
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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Rhys Ellis 4/21/2019 11:34 AMno plastic easter eggs around here! -
Rhys Ellis 4/19/2019 7:29 PMI didn't have any food waste today! -
Rhys Ellis 4/18/2019 8:57 AMI learned about food waste. I will make an effort to not take too much food and get smaller quantities, and get more only if I need to. -
Rhys Ellis 4/17/2019 5:19 PMMy mom helped me make a loan through Kiva (kiva.org). We lent $25 to a woman in Tajikistan for her business. Here is information about her. There is only 30 minutes left for her to get $275 more dollars to reach her goal! https://www.kiva.org/lend/1725977
Ozodamo lives in a rural area far from the city of Kishlak. She has much experience with cattle breeding, and she knows all the nuances of this business. Ozodamo earns a living from cattle breeding, and spends everything on living expenses.
She also milks the cows and receives fresh, delicious milk. Ozodamo prepares traditional dairy products and kefir. She sells the products for an income. Ozodamo's husband and daughter-in-law help her with cattle breeding, and they often take the cattle to pasture.
Ozodamo plans to purchase another dairy cow and feed for her cattle, but she doesn't have the means currently. For this reason, she decided to turn to MDO Avrand for a loan. Ozodamo thanks MDO Avrand and Kiva in advance for their support. -
Rhys Ellis 4/17/2019 5:10 PMMy mom started buying toilet paper made from bamboo - you can't tell the difference! -
Rhys Ellis 4/17/2019 5:08 PMI threw out more food than I would have liked to today. I am going to work on being better at this for the rest of the challenge. -
Rhys Ellis 4/17/2019 5:07 PMI could never be a vegan though, I love cheese too much! -
Rhys Ellis 4/17/2019 5:06 PMMy favorite vegatarian meal is rice with soyrizo! -
Rhys Ellis 4/17/2019 5:02 PMI am a vegetarian so I never eat meat!