Eliana Phillips
4/24/2019 11:38 AM
Microturbines could be installed on tall building like parking deck, courthouse, and the AT&T building.
Eliana Phillips
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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.
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.
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.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 12 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 25 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
Food
Composting
#60 Composting, #3 Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
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.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Participant Feed
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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 QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about Micro WindMicro 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Recycle Everything I CanHow 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?
Eliana Phillips 4/24/2019 11:36 AMAfter keeping track of my recycling, it feels good to be recycling and reusing so much. I can incorporate it in many ways in my life, by reusing things that I would usually throw away and recycling as much as possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Research PeatlandsMuch 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?
Eliana Phillips 4/24/2019 11:34 AMI can share information and raise awareness about how important they are. I can protest and fight for protecting them and keeping them intact. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs 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?
Eliana Phillips 4/12/2019 11:35 AMIt shows me how much of a impact humans are having on destroying our planet and how much good forests do and how we need to protect them. Feeling like there's nothing much I can do as a individual and still knowing that this is happening to our forests is pretty overwhelming. It brings hope that we are realizing what we are doing and trying to come up with solutions to it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Eliana Phillips 4/12/2019 8:10 AMI have never heard of silvopasture before now but I think one of the biggest benefits is that it improves the lives of animals which should be one of the most important things to farmers and ranchers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Eliana Phillips 4/11/2019 12:02 PMMy diet is probably contributing to deforestation. When I buy things I never check for palm oil but after reading this I will and make better decisions when buying food. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal 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?
Eliana Phillips 4/05/2019 11:35 AMNorth Carolina can reinstate tax refunds for passive geothermal. The federal government could provide incentives like tax refunds, reduced tax rates, or offer seed monies for active geothermal plants. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Eliana Phillips 3/12/2019 12:07 PMWhat concerns me is that the things we are doing now are pretty much at the point of being irreversible.