larson scholtz
4/24/2019 5:54 AM
Don’t have fires at your house and encourage others to do the same
larson scholtz
"Become a more Earth-friendly human being"
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO330minutesspent learning
larson's actions
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 30 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 90 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 35 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 25 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 50 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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.
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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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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
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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.
larson scholtz 4/04/2019 6:34 AMLocally I think we’re good because we live in Asheville and we have all the hippies that really care about the earth. But globally I’m concerned with all the people who just want to throw trash out the windows of their cars and don’t care about the environment and what there doing to it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
larson scholtz 4/04/2019 6:33 AMI just learned about biomass tech today. What's surprising is that it can fully transition the world from fossil fuel to completely clean. -
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?
larson scholtz 4/04/2019 6:28 AMYou know the difference between what you can get rid of and what you can keep a little longer