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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Amy Reynolds

Anaconda Earth Warriors

"To encourage my community to learn and take action in becoming good stewards of our earth. "

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,505 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    384
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    6.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    465
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    95
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    639
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    15
    zero-waste meals
    consumed

Amy's actions

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 5
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 10 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 17
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity Generation

Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

All Electricity Generation Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

#29 Wave and Tidal

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Fix Leaky Faucets

#46 Water Saving - Home

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

#47 Bioplastic

I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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

Land Use

Buy Bamboo

#35 Bamboo

When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings and Cities

Choose LED Bulbs

#33 LED Lighting (Household)

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Amy Reynolds 4/24/2019 7:19 PM
    Well, looks like we made 125 out of 1055 teams! Awesome job guys! See you next year!?!

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    Amy Reynolds 4/23/2019 7:41 PM
    So, here it is one more day of the challenge! I just wanted to thank all of you for participating with me. Everyone did such an awesome job and probably learned a few new things, I know I did. We were such a little team, but we made a big impact! Truth be told, I should have named us the Reynolds Warriors! My girls rock! Mom, Anwen, Acacia we are a great team! Thank you Carrie for joining, maybe next time I can coach you on how to get those points. I know you joined my team because you love me... back at you girl! And last but not least, Hope Bowers! Your an awesome girl and I hope I get to spend more time with you in the coming years! Great job little one! So far, we rank 118 now out of 1050 teams! That’s pretty bad ass! Keep on rocking your planet, and maybe we can do this again next year!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

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    Amy Reynolds 4/22/2019 7:07 AM
    I live in Montana in a small town in the mountains. All of the springs and creeks are already sustainable, as long as it keeps snowing every year. I didn’t see a shortage of snow this last February. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Zero-waste Cooking
    How are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?

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    Amy Reynolds 4/22/2019 7:04 AM
    Black carbon and rudimentary cook stoves are bad for the environment as well as human health. I use a gas grill when I cook outside and plan to use gas while camping. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal Energy
    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?

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    Amy Reynolds 4/22/2019 6:50 AM
    I will invest in the geothermal energy project through advocation. I plan to start making more impacts by getting touch with congress and telling people about options we have for sustainable and eco-friendly energy.

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    Amy Reynolds 4/22/2019 6:46 AM
    The sun is shining, it’s a beautiful morning in Anaconda and the last day of our eco-challenge! Also, it is officially Earth Day today! I wanted to thank everyone for participating in this month long challenge. We did a great job, and learned a lot about the things we could do to make an impact for the Earth. I’m proud of all of us, such a small team that made a huge contribution! As of this morning we were ranked 142 out of 1043 teams! Some of those teams had 100’s of people, we had 6! You are all amazing! Finish up your challenges today and let’s see where we’re at by the end of the day! Go enjoy the beautiful day on our wonderful planet! 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1
    How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

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    Amy Reynolds 4/21/2019 8:40 PM
    I drink a lot of coffee. I was already switching my coffee so that I’m not buying plastic anymore. I can make another change to buy the coffee that has forest friendly practices.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use Research Peatlands
    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?

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    Amy Reynolds 4/21/2019 8:22 PM
    Don’t buy palm oil, buy recycled paper.

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    Amy Reynolds 4/21/2019 6:26 AM
    Hey guys, we are 146 out of 1037 teams, we are almost in the top 100. Only two days left, let’s do this!

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    Amy Reynolds 4/20/2019 7:30 AM
    Woohoo, we are 145 out 1035, almost there!