Mia Erickson
4/24/2019 11:49 AM
I can cut down on using these materials
Mia Erickson
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Mia's actions
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 30 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 40 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
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.
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 QUESTIONLand Use Research PeatlandsMuch 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about Micro WindMicro 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs 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?
Mia Erickson 4/12/2019 11:46 AMIt makes me sad that people are using up the world’s resources without thinking that we are slowly killing the earth. What feels overwhelming is the earth will “expire” in 2050 at the rate we are using resources. What makes me feel hopeful is that people are noticing the problem we are causing and notifying others about it so we can stop. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Mia Erickson 4/11/2019 12:22 PMI eat a good amount of meat and products with palm oil and I eat little to no dairy or eggs since I was really little. But I could just cut down on meat and palm oil or substitute it for something else. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Mia Erickson 4/09/2019 11:41 AMI have never heard of silvopasture, but after learning about it, I think we can improve the way we grow stuff and how animals live -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal 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?
Mia Erickson 4/05/2019 11:36 AMNorth Carolina can reinstate tax refunds for passive geothermal. The federal government could provide incentives like tax, refunds, reduced tax rates, or offer seed monies for active geothermal power plants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Mia Erickson 4/05/2019 11:10 AMSince these dates are just estimates to when the food will go bad, I will check out the food and see if anything looks or tastes wrong and if nothing is wrong I will eat it instead of throwing it away -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Mia Erickson 3/12/2019 12:11 PMWhat concerns me is how we've done so much destruction to the environment that we can't do much to fix it.