Ingrid Harvey
4/15/2019 8:48 AM
i think it was interesting to read about energy that we can get while not using up all of Earth's natural meterials. I think more schools should use geothermal
Ingrid Harvey
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO5.0conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20milestraveled by bike
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UP TO22minutesspent learning
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UP TO17pounds of CO2have been saved
Ingrid's actions
Land Use
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
#39 Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by attending a training, workshop, or presentation.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 20 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 17.15 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 7 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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?
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Ingrid Harvey 4/15/2019 7:35 AMwait what does this do? -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Ingrid Harvey 4/15/2019 7:34 AMI didn't really plan to have vegan meals, but ended up having them. I didn't really notice a difference in having vegan meals vs non vegan meals, exept i didn't have a lot of energy after eating the vegan meals. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings and Cities Go by BikeHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Ingrid Harvey 4/15/2019 7:32 AMWell for one, its a lot more work to ride a bike everyday. It does feel good though (exept the fact that i kept getting flats on the way home from school) -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Ingrid Harvey 4/05/2019 11:50 AMi think its important to learn about recycling and composting bioplastics. Its very important -
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?
Ingrid Harvey 4/05/2019 11:44 AMI think deforestation is a big issue, and we should do something about it to protect the amazing animals that live there. yeet