EcoChallenge.org

Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Jett Pinkerton

Asheville High School!

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521 TOTAL

participant impact

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230

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spent learning
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3.0

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Jett's actions

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 55 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Participant Feed

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?
Jett Pinkerton 4/24/2019 3:07 PM
I feel like it's impossible I've gone this long without knowing the extent of all the problems

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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?
Jett Pinkerton 4/24/2019 6:54 AM
I eat meat and eggs, so that contributes

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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?
Jett Pinkerton 4/24/2019 6:53 AM
No, I've never heard of it. The biggest advantage is how much is going on in such a small place, its efficient.

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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?
Jett Pinkerton 4/24/2019 5:51 AM
I could spread awareness in my area, or I could donate

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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?
Jett Pinkerton 4/23/2019 2:57 PM
It helps me to know when to actually throw things away instead of just throwing things away because of a date.

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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?
Jett Pinkerton 4/23/2019 2:56 PM
If everyone could invest a little bit of money or advocacy it would help our world in the long run

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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!
Jett Pinkerton 4/23/2019 6:43 AM
No, I've never heard of biomass. I learned that it is a 100% clean and renewable energy source.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Jett Pinkerton 4/23/2019 6:35 AM
Climate Change is very real, I address my feeling by trying my best to be environmentally friendly

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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?
Jett Pinkerton 4/22/2019 6:25 AM
Turbines could go on any building in downtown, the BB&T building, numerous parks, etc

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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.
Jett Pinkerton 3/11/2019 6:58 AM
Humans are ruining their planet all for a takeout box, or a grocery bag… is it worth it? The thing that concerns me the most is how no politician seems to care, locally if everyone tried to fix it we could fix the problem globally.

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