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Drawdown EcoChallenge

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Winston Sloan

Asheville High School!

"Chase a bag, don't worry bout what I'm doin 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 😎 "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
671 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

225

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

218

minutes

spent learning

Winston'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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity Generation

Learn More about Micro Wind

#76 Micro Wind

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

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

Learn about Temperate Forests

#12 Temperate Forests

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 35 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Buildings and Cities

Go for a Daily Walk

#54 Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Materials

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

#47 Bioplastic

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

#9 Silvopasture

I will spend at least 23 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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?

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?

Winston Sloan 4/24/2019 11:43 AM

You can chose to replace palm oil products. You can also protest it.

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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!

Winston Sloan 4/23/2019 12:02 PM

I never heard about this before. I was surprised that we already have a perfect way of making electricity and we still haven’t switched to that.

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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?

Winston Sloan 4/23/2019 11:51 AM

I can try to eat less food with palm oils. I can eat less meat dairy and eggs and switch to more plant based options, and I can reduce my use of cocoa and coffee.

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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?

Winston Sloan 4/23/2019 11:30 AM

Now that I know the differences, I will know how long I can keep a food and know when to use it before it gets wasted.

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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?

Winston Sloan 4/23/2019 11:15 AM

They could be put on several things such as the bb and t building, the courthouse and even trees.

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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?

Winston Sloan 4/09/2019 4:44 PM

I think informing people about it is the best investment. I think this because not everyone has the money to switch to geothermal. If tax money could go to switching to geothermal then we would all be better off.

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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?

Winston Sloan 4/09/2019 11:33 AM

No I didn’t know about silvopasture, I think the biggest advantage is the health of everything in it. Using this system we can improve the health and production of so many animals while reducing our carbon footprint.

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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.

Winston Sloan 3/14/2019 2:22 PM

What concerns me most is that I’m worried the coming youth and next generation of kids will have to struggle to survive in this world. By the time my age of people are in their 60’s there will be significant damage done to the earth. I know this because there already is a great amount of damage. If we don’t start thinking of ways to save our planet now then it won’t be livable in the next couple decades.

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