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Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Mauricio Sanchez

Asheville High School!

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490 TOTAL

participant impact

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265

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Mauricio's actions

Land Use

Research Peatlands

#13 Peatlands

I will spend 25 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

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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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.

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Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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Electricity Generation

Learn More about Biomass

#34 Biomass

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

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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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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.

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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

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 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

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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.

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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?

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?

Mauricio Sanchez 4/24/2019 6:16 AM

I would find a different place so that no one can harm them and destroy them. Setup a different place so that no one can find them.

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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.

Mauricio Sanchez 4/23/2019 6:46 AM

A lot of people don’t care on what there doing and tossing harmful stuff out to our environment.

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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?

Mauricio Sanchez 4/23/2019 6:42 AM

My diet impacting the deforestation by there getting rid of trees and feeding animals in the area. The people that are deforestation they got to find another place to feed their animals.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Properly Dispose of Refrigerants

How do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?

Mauricio Sanchez 4/23/2019 6:31 AM

That the Ozone protect us from harmful UV rays that will cause a skin cancer

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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?

Mauricio Sanchez 4/22/2019 7:29 AM

We just gettin rid of trees so that also means that’s our oxygen as well. How much forest people got rid of to build companies and homes. When it said the decreasing climate change

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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?

Mauricio Sanchez 4/22/2019 7:28 AM

I’ll check the date very closely and know which is which.

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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?

Mauricio Sanchez 4/22/2019 7:26 AM

No I haven’t. I learn that the farm doesn’t change when the weather's bad and usually stays the same. The biggest advantage is the cows have shade.

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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?

Mauricio Sanchez 4/22/2019 7:25 AM

For passive geothermal, the government could provide tax refunds like they do for solar energy. The government could also fund part or all of the investment for active geothermal power plants or they can provide incentives for power companies to build these power plants.

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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!

Mauricio Sanchez 4/22/2019 7:25 AM

No I haven’t heard of it before. Fossil fuels can be 100 percent clean.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More about Micro Wind

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?

Mauricio Sanchez 4/22/2019 6:28 AM

On land that hasn't been used but in open land that would get winds and not covered by forest. On top of building that can hold the weight for a wind turbine.

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