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April 3 - April 24, 2019
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Janiyiah Rhodes

Asheville High School!

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Janiyiah's actions

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 45 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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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.

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Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 45 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

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 50 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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Materials

Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

#1 Refrigerant Management

I will spend at least 50 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.

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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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn More about Silvopasture
    Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?

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    Janiyiah Rhodes 4/24/2019 2:51 PM
    No i never heard of it and i think the biggest advantage is wind and trees help produce wind.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
    What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

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    Janiyiah Rhodes 4/24/2019 2:50 PM
     Because i think it's good that people compost food scraps and recycle. 




  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Support Microgeneration in Low Income Countries
    How can micro energy solutions reduce inequities? Why is this important to you?

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    Janiyiah Rhodes 4/24/2019 6:34 AM
    because you can find mocro energy in landfill gases and because its about earth
  • 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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    Janiyiah Rhodes 4/24/2019 6:00 AM
    You can always donate and plus you can write letters and stuff like that
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Materials Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
    How do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?

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    Janiyiah Rhodes 4/23/2019 6:41 AM
    i think climate change is a good thing
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Land Use Learn about Temperate Forests
    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?

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    Janiyiah Rhodes 4/12/2019 6:07 AM
     I think it's cool how they used all that space that was used for forests and turned into places for human homes.

     That things can hurt our forest where animals and insects live at.

    That they turned forest into human homes.

  • 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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    Janiyiah Rhodes 4/11/2019 7:19 AM
    we can use vegetarian meat and low dairy eggs and help the forest and land
  • 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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    Janiyiah Rhodes 4/05/2019 6:35 AM
    yes because it can help with money and stuff like that 

    https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jx7MUL774I2Nqqm6XqqYMeWy4PxOWcJMHnG_Z4kCORo/edit
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
    How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

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    Janiyiah Rhodes 4/04/2019 6:29 AM
    Now i know that i have to check the dates n my food when i buy it
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity Generation Learn More about Biomass
    Had you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!

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    Janiyiah Rhodes 4/04/2019 6:28 AM
    Yes we learned it in 8th grade