David Johnson

Disko's Team

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participant impact

UP TO

115

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

15

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

David's actions

Buildings and Cities

Explore Other Buildings and Cities Solutions

All Buildings and Cities Solutions

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching other Drawdown Buildings and Cities Solutions.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

#47 Bioplastic

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 3
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 45 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 20 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Smaller Portions

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Eliminate Toxic Plastics

What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

David Johnson 4/10/2019 4:59 PM

I could instead use CorningWare and put my food to take with me in it. With aluminum to cover it. CorningWare is made of glass-ceramic.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Research Peatlands

Much 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?

David Johnson 4/10/2019 4:52 PM

I could make it more wet. The Indonesian Government gave the idea to it after 2015 fires happened. It would help against another fire and deforestation from happening. I

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- Ruby Disko 4/11/2019 9:53 AM
  
  How would you make it more wet??
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Learn about Temperate Forests

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?

David Johnson 4/10/2019 4:46 PM

Global climate change happens from photosynthesis of other species of trees. Because each have different the intake to environmental conditions with photosynthesis. Temperature and vapor pressure deficit can vary the photosynthesis levels.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

David Johnson 4/09/2019 1:55 PM

My research has let me understand that just because something is best by or used by or sold by this date doesn't mean that i can't buy it. In fact it's better to do so depending on what the product is, as it won't be thrown away in stores.

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David Johnson 4/04/2019 1:05 PM

On April 3rd I came home and had 1 bowl of leftovers, (a small bowl). And It was the only serving I had. I also took some time just reviewing over the topics of sell by, use by and best by. Sell by is the date at which the food for in whatever it is shouldn't be sold or consumed once going over. Use by is the date that is recommended for you to use the product. Best by is when the product is at it's greatest/recommended date it's best to be consumed or used.

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