Rachael Evans

Green Bees

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
726 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

person

helped
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

170

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

1.0

tree

planted
UP TO

44

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

3.0

public officials or leaders

contacted

Rachael's actions

Land Use

Plant Trees

#15 Afforestation

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Tour a Green Roof

#73 Green Roofs

I will set up a visit to tour a green roof in my city, and ask about the codes and process for installing a green roof.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Research Retrofitting Incentives

#80 Retrofitting

I will spend at least 20 minutes finding out if my city, region, or state offers incentives for retrofitting existing buildings.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Express My Support

#54 Walkable Cities

I will find out who in my city makes decisions that impact neighborhood walkability and express my support for better walking infrastructure.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Connect With A Nonprofit

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Research Cement Alternatives

#36 Alternative Cement

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Improve a Bus Stop

#37 Mass Transit

I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Local Perennial Biomass

#51 Perennial Biomass

I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Women and Girls

Give a Microloan

#62 Women Smallholders

I will give 1 microloan(s) to women who need help starting a business.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities

What did you learn on your green roof tour?
Rachael Evans 4/22/2019 10:10 AM
I enjoyed learning about all the green roofs around my local area - even some on public buildings! As a real estate agent, I am always looking to share ideas with my clients about how to make their home more environmentally-friendly / sustainable. Through my research this week, I learned the options for green roofs in the City of Asheville and surrounding areas. I was unable to find anyone official to give me a "tour" of one. However, I contacted a colleague who grew one at his own home and saw that one. I don't think my own home is a good fit for a green roof, but I will be more inclined to suggest this feature in the future.

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Rachael Evans 4/21/2019 8:02 PM
This week I got to clean up downtown Asheville as part of a collaboration between the city government and a local environmental nonprofit. There was a good turnout with city officials and free pizza :)

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Rachael Evans 4/19/2019 1:16 AM
This challenge has really motivated me to participate in activities that I may not have done in the past, like the downtown trash pickup in my local town. Getting to know the local officials responsible for environmental policies has been a good way to learn more about my local government's services (or the lack thereof!). Particularly the research I have done will guide me in future decision-making, and hope to continue to make small changes.

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