Katherine Stokke
4/23/2019 9:02 AM
To invest in geothermal energy, I can look into options for heat pumps. The western part of the U.S. has many source options for this type of energy.
Katherine Stokke
"The mission of the Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District is to provide high-quality park and recreation facilities, programs, services, and natural areas that meet the needs of the diverse communities it serves."
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO43minutesspent learning
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UP TO285minutesspent exercising
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UP TO26meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Katherine's actions
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).
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.
Electricity Generation
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
#2 Wind Turbines (Onshore), #8 Solar Farms
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 3 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
#4 Plant-Rich Diet
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
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 QUESTIONElectricity GenerationGeothermal 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Katherine Stokke 4/23/2019 8:47 AMBeing able to better differentiate between product dates helps me avoid throwing out food that is still fine to eat. -
Katherine Stokke 4/19/2019 2:55 PMKeep up the great work, team! Don't forget to check in during the weekend too! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Katherine Stokke 4/18/2019 2:03 PMA sustainable community balances the needs of society, the environment, and the economy so that it can be viable ongoing. To make that a reality, we need lots of incremental change bolstered by doses of disruptive change as well. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationMicro 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?
Katherine Stokke 4/17/2019 3:12 PMBeaverton has pockets of tall buildings here and there where micro turbines could be installed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Katherine Stokke 4/17/2019 3:01 PMI had heard of biomass before this, but I am much more informed now. It's a term that can cover so many sources of fuel, whether agricultural residue or other organic waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Katherine Stokke 4/16/2019 3:31 PMI hadn't heard of silvopasture before now. I really like how it promote biodiversity and provides grazing livestock with some shade from extreme weather. -
Katherine Stokke 4/13/2019 3:45 PMI took my older son on a walk today through our neighborhood, despite the weather, and am planning to take my younger son on one tomorrow. -
Katherine Stokke 4/09/2019 10:16 AMI'm proud that I was able to stick to my 2 meatless meals per day while visiting San Antonio, TX this past weekend! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Katherine Stokke 4/04/2019 11:36 AMWe eat so much meat in North America compared to other countries, which goes to show how much further we need to adjust our ways of living when we consider their overall impact.