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Welcome to Drawdown EcoChallenge!

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Drawdown EcoChallenge
April 3 - April 24, 2019
Majik Finley's avatar

Majik Finley

Asheville High School!

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 441 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    270
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    3.0
    conversations
    with people

Majik's actions

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 55 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

COMPLETED
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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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 50 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 50 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use
    As 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?
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    Majik Finley 4/24/2019 6:24 AM
    I can avoid using things with palm oil. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials
    What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
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    Majik Finley 4/11/2019 7:28 AM
    what most concerns me  about how we are affecting the planet is how we are put all the pollution in the air. and the plastic that we are using to much and messing up the oceans. 
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use
    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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    Majik Finley 4/11/2019 7:23 AM
    As a forest ecosystem recovers, trees, soil, leaf litter, and other vegetation absorb and hold carbon.supporting the water cycle, conserving soil, protecting habitat and pollinators, providing food, medicine, and fiber, and giving people places to live, adventure, and worship.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
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    Majik Finley 4/09/2019 6:03 AM
    No i never hear of a silvopasture until i learned about it today. But the the big advantage is that it help products a lot of things and help the livestock out.  
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation
    Geothermal 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?
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    Majik Finley 4/05/2019 6:39 AM
    I could  teach other people about geothermal energy.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation
    Had you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
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    Majik Finley 4/04/2019 6:38 AM
    I did not no of biomass before this challenge.  Biomass is fuel that is developed from organic materials, a renewable and sustainable source of energy used to create electricity or other forms of power.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
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    Majik Finley 4/04/2019 6:33 AM
    This help make better decisions on what to throw away and whatnot to throw away.
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