Aidan Lindsey

Asheville High School!

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Aidan's actions

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 15 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 ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

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

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Online Energy Audit

Multiple Solutions

I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.

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Materials

Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

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DAILY ACTION

Food

Composting

#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 33 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

Aidan Lindsey 4/24/2019 10:12 AM

First I can start by cleaning and reusing glassware such as jars, containers, and bottles.
I can also reduce the amount of plastic and paper I use by maybe using less paper for assignments by maybe writing smaller and buying less plastic products.
This makes me feel great about myself because I feel like I'm making a difference, even if it is minimal. It feels good to easily do something so good.

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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?

Aidan Lindsey 4/24/2019 10:04 AM

The best way is probably to spread awareness about the benefits and just the good things about Peatlands. Also, if necessary making petitions to save them from being destroyed/replaced.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro 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?

Aidan Lindsey 4/24/2019 9:49 AM

I think you could put the turbines on the BB&T building. Its one of the only tall buildings and since they are changing its design, it will probably use a lot more energy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Online Energy Audit

What are your next steps for saving energy?

Aidan Lindsey 4/24/2019 9:29 AM

The few steps the website gave me were to switch to energy efficient light bulbs, insulate my attic and overall just consider switching to solar energy.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Composting

Producing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?

Aidan Lindsey 4/24/2019 9:15 AM

The waste that motivates me to change my food waste most is the hours of labor. I think it is because people spend their time and energy collecting these foods. It could take hours or maybe even days and I throw it away/compost it within a matter of seconds. That's a waste of strenuous energy for them and I treat it likes its nothing. If I spent my hard work on something and someone just threw the excess away I would be very unhappy.

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