EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Auden Metcalf

Asheville High School!

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
236 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

15

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

34

pounds of CO2

have been saved

Auden's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Become A Master Recycler/Composter

#55 Household Recycling

I will sign up for a Master Recycler/Composter program in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Stay on the Ground

#43 Airplanes, #63 Telepresence

Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

What could you do differently to waste less?
Auden Metcalf 4/24/2019 6:30 AM
put all food parts along with used napkins and paper towels in the compost. Wash out cans and plastic containers a recycle them instead of throwing them away.

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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?
Auden Metcalf 4/24/2019 6:13 AM
We could put one on the building downtown that was the bank of America building and a few other large buildings. We can put some on apartments or even houses.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

What was your process like for restructuring your trip? How can you avoid more air travel in the future?
Auden Metcalf 4/24/2019 5:46 AM
Every other weekend I go down to Atlanta, It's not worth taking a plane, and besides most of my family lives within a 12-hour distance so it's not to bad to drive.

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