

Jennifer Hoerig
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 915 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO103minutesspent learning
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UP TO28meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Jennifer's actions
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 7 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Smaller Portions
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 7 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 7 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
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).
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 8 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Transport
Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail
#66 High-Speed Rail
I will spend at least 7 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Food
Support Nutrient Management
#65 Nutrient Management
I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.
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 QUESTIONTransportWhat are the factors that influence your choice of transportation? These can include things like money, time, and convenience, as well as perceptions of danger or safety. What would need to change for you to regularly choose more climate-friendly options?
Jennifer Hoerig 4/17/2019 9:08 AMI almost always take public transportation. I do not own a car, mostly due to costs of maintenance/gas. I will use a ride share option late at night due to safety/availability of public options. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationMicro 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 QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Jennifer Hoerig 4/17/2019 9:03 AMLearned:
wave and tidal technology has been explore since <2004, but I have not heard much about it before the last couple year.
Surprising/Hadn't thought about before:
wave and tidal energy may be more beneficial for islands due to the weather/clouds of the climate impeding solar energy -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodFun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?
Jennifer Hoerig 4/17/2019 8:52 AMlosing weight, more energy from not feeling "too full" after a meal, cheaper cost per meal by getting more than one meal from what was cooked/ordered -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Jennifer Hoerig 4/17/2019 8:50 AMI can confidently eat items past the sell by date and throw away less food if it's still good. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsConcrete is a good example of a material that most of us encounter every day, but may its carbon footprint is not obvious. What other everyday materials might have a large carbon footprint? How can you find out more?
Jennifer Hoerig 4/17/2019 8:49 AMcheese (due to livestock farming), mobile phones, non-local produce -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseMuch 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 QUESTIONLand UseHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
Jennifer Hoerig 4/17/2019 8:40 AMI think people in the North America eat more meat because it is affordable/cheaper that in other countries, as a result of industrial practices