It helps create biodiversity and enriches the soil. It helps with the ecosystem and our watersheds as well
Elizabeth Noselli
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO44meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO502minutesspent learning
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UP TO366pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO8.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Elizabeth 's actions
Electricity Generation
Rooftop Solar Consultation
#10 Rooftop Solar
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
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).
Land Use
Advocate for Forest Protection
#38 Forest Protection
I will contact 3 congress people or representatives to advocate for public policy that protects forests and the enforcement of existing anti-logging laws.
Food
Contact your Elected Officials
#23 Farmland Restoration
I will contact 5 elected officials to voice my opinion on the importance of restoring farmland in my region, including both public and private land.
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.
Electricity Generation
Advocate for Solar Installation
#10 Rooftop Solar
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
#5 Tropical Forests
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Food
Keep Track of Wasted Food
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during the EcoChallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Transport
Purchase a Carbon Offset
#43 Airplanes
If I buy a plane ticket, I will purchase a carbon offset.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Transport
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
#26 Electric Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Action Track: Social Justice
Fund Family Planning
#7 Family Planning
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
Women and Girls
Support Women-Owned Businesses
#62 Women Smallholders
I will spend 20 minutes each day researching women-owned businesses I can support when shopping.
Electricity Generation
Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
#48 In-Stream Hydro, #76 Micro Wind, #78 Microgrids
I will make a donation to a nonprofit that installs microgeneration in low income countries.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Action Track: Social Justice
Start a Social Media Campaign
#6 Educating Girls
Through social media, I will raise awareness about gender inequity in education by sharing the information found in the links below.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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 QUESTIONFood Learn More about Regenerative AgricultureClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
Elizabeth Noselli 4/23/2019 5:50 AM
It helps create biodiversity and enriches the soil. It helps with the ecosystem and our watersheds as well -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsIn 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?
Elizabeth Noselli 4/17/2019 11:37 AMMeat in america is relatively inexpensive compared to other countries. Making it more accessible to more people. We value meat as it says we have wealth since it did mean at one time if a person had meat on the table they were wealthy. Today its become less so but its part of our culture. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Support Women-Owned BusinessesGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. How can you better support communities by supporting women? Can you share any past experiences that may help others take action?
Elizabeth Noselli 4/17/2019 10:34 AMSupporting women in their communities makes their communities stronger. They invest more and helping them become stronger will be a benefit for everyone. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!
Elizabeth Noselli 4/17/2019 10:27 AMFamily planning is important, especially for maternal health. It reduces abortions especially unsafe ones. It empowers women and helps in the development of communities as well. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Elizabeth Noselli 4/16/2019 4:45 AMIt helps reduce waste as there are foods that can still be used after their best by dates. Use by indicates the quality of a product going down, not the fact that it could make you sick. Sell by is directed more towards the retailer and when it should be removed off of their shelves. For the consumer, the product is still safe to use. -
Elizabeth Noselli 4/16/2019 4:43 AMIt's great and I'm learning about various subjects that I wasn't aware of prior to starting this challenge. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Contact your Elected OfficialsDo you have any personal connections to a farm or farmland? If so, what are they? What feelings are evoked for you when thinking about declining farmland?
Elizabeth Noselli 4/15/2019 12:42 PMWhere are live there are numerous farms close by, including what is known as black dirt country. We not only need these farms for the ability to have fresh foods so close to us, but what they provide to us in the communities. There's nothing like farm fresh vegetables, fruits and meats.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about Wave and Tidal EnergyWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?
Elizabeth Noselli 4/15/2019 12:40 PMThe concept came about in the 1800's with the technology beginning to be implemented in the 1940's. The first wave power plant opened in 2008 in Portugal. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Social Justice Start a Social Media CampaignHow are people responding to the statistics you're sharing on social media?
Elizabeth Noselli 4/15/2019 12:37 PMMany weren't even aware of these particular issues. They appreciate learning more on them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Elizabeth Noselli 4/11/2019 10:09 AMrelatively easy as the way I eat already incorporates many of the friendly foods.