April Garcia
"To become better informed about ways to help the environment while also playing a more active role in making a difference."
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April's actions
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
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.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
#35 Bamboo
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 20 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
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.
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.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
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 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?
April Garcia 4/17/2019 6:50 PMMaybe one of these days we can invest in it by using it if we are ever able to build a home on our property. I certainly need to learn more about it as an option in our area. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?
April Garcia 4/08/2019 7:26 PMI actually know a few women who run their own businesses. One is an ice cream and coffee shop owner. I very much enjoy supporting her and her business. I also do my best to refer people to other women I know who have their own home based businesses. I've known a couple ladies who sew that I've recommended for jobs or I've gone to personally. I do my best to promote these women on my social media as well even if I'm not buying from them personally.-
Becky Hardin 4/16/2019 6:45 AMThat's true. I didn't think about Etsy :) -
Cris Valentini 4/11/2019 8:00 AMI know several local women-owned small businesses. Beauty products, Herbalist, candle makers, stone and mineral vendors, metaphysical and craft products. In fact my Herbal courses are run by a women owned school! -
April Garcia 4/10/2019 7:06 PMYou've bought stuff off Etsy from women haven't you? Like those linen outfits y'all wore to that wedding. -
Becky Hardin 4/10/2019 6:38 PMI unfortunately can't name in women owned businesses off the top of my head :(
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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?
April Garcia 4/03/2019 6:25 PMNo, I'd actually never heard this term before. However, I live in an area where it is very common to see trees all over cattle pastures. (Of course I've seen bare pastures as well and I've often worried about the health of the livestock being exposed especially in this Texas head.) I think the biggest advantage is healthier livestock due to the protection of the trees, and healthier soil due to the fertilization of the ground by the cows. -
April Garcia 4/03/2019 5:54 PMI had honestly forgotten the challenge started today until I checked my email this evening and saw the reminder. Oops...-
Becky Hardin 4/08/2019 5:42 PMLol. I haven't been able to be too active the last few days since I was out of town. Hoping to make up for it now that I'm back ^_^
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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?
April Garcia 4/03/2019 5:46 PMI have a better idea of how long I have to use something, and maybe even if I should freeze something in order to keep it fresh beyond its best by date so that it doesn't sit around an go bad. -
April Garcia 3/31/2019 7:48 PMHow do I credit someone for inviting me?-
Becky Hardin 3/31/2019 7:53 PMI think it only works through e-mail invite
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