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Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Ava M

Asheville High School!

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Ava's actions

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 ACTIONS

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 25 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 35 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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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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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

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

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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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Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

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?
Ava M 4/24/2019 11:39 AM
For different brands, for example, coffee that is labeled “rainforest alliance” meaning no trees were in harm in the making of this coffee. Being more aware of safe brands and safe substitutes for palm oil or any other harmful food ingrident that can be easily prevented to hurt Earth. There are good brands that are Earth-friendly brands for paper.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Had you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Ava M 4/23/2019 4:02 PM
I learned about biomass technology beforehand. Going into more detailed research left me most surprised about the heating system. It’s an ensured eco-friendly low-cost heating system that provides to multiple places than just one. The article I read expressed how this biomass energy system left the owners positive, technology innovative, and finances steady.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

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?
Ava M 4/22/2019 11:38 AM
BB&T building is higher enough and theres enough wind up there. No people to disturb it either. Theres also plenty of tress to use and parking decks that have enough wind and space to hold turbines.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

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?
Ava M 4/12/2019 11:33 AM
I will put more thought into products that may harm forests. Researching about the seriousness of this issue makes me more aware of deforestation.

That there's an endless amount of forests and trees being cut down in countries where our primates live and people are not focusing on helping their environment.

The giant movement happening across the globe with everyone realizing the issues happening in the earth. People are making huge efforts in helping the globe and spreading awareness. It is is very hopeful.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Ava M 4/11/2019 6:44 PM
The quickest thing I could change about my diet is the amount of palm oil I consume and use. Palm oil contributes too much deforestation that I do not want to promote. I can try to eat fewer items with palm oil or use substitutes for it if I need vegetable oil.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Ava M 4/09/2019 8:01 PM
I had not heard of the term “silvopasture” before today. The main advantage I found with watching and researching about silvopasture is that there are health benefits to the animals and the land when using the silvopasture method. Animals gain nutrition and cows maintain milk production without heat stress. Land improves in a healthy way when farmers maintain forestry products. The health benefits lead to the financial benefits that farmers receive such as diversifying income and timber sales. Overall much better for the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Ava M 4/07/2019 10:51 AM
I can make a proper assumption about the product I am about to buy or eat now and feel more secure about understanding the language expiration stickers use telling information about the product. Knowing about expiration dates will help the safety and health of the consumer.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Ava M 4/07/2019 10:35 AM
The plastics that are harmful are a huge worry not only after reading more into it but learning about them in class shows how important this issue is. I think there is no need to use petro-plastics if we found a solution using bio-plastic that are biodegradable. I think people have found solutions we just need to push them more to use them.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Geothermal 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?
Ava M 4/05/2019 11:35 AM
North Carolina can reinstate tax refunds for passive geothermal.

The Federal Government could promote incentives; tax refunds, reduced tax rates, seed monies for geothermal power plants.
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