Join the Drawdown EcoChallenge, presented by EcoChallenge.org

April 3 - April 24, 2019

Fishtown Playschool Feed

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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 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?

Chris Morrissey Grubb 4/24/2019 7:44 PM

I have definitely thrown away food too soon. I will be more aware now!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Women and Girls Learn about the Need for Family Planning

What did you learn about the need for family planning? Share some of the learning with your friends!

Chris Morrissey Grubb 4/24/2019 7:32 PM

I loved watching Katherine Wilkinson's TedTalk "How empowering women and girls can stop global warming" It was so eye opening and has shifted my thoughts as far in a positive way.

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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!

Chris Morrissey Grubb 4/24/2019 5:05 PM

Jasper "No. That it's actually just old scraps."

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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!

David Grubb 4/24/2019 5:04 PM

Laney - No. That back at the beginning is the fifth step in it, when the gas goes into it from the tube.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

David Grubb 4/24/2019 4:57 PM

Cost savings from the energy efficiency.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings and Cities Choose LED Bulbs

Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

David Grubb 4/24/2019 4:56 PM

Considering solar on our home.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Buy Bamboo

Are bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?

David Grubb 4/24/2019 4:55 PM

We purchased our TP made from bamboo from us.whogivesacrap.org

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Recycle Everything I Can

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?

David Grubb 4/24/2019 4:50 PM

Laney - I can not get plastic straws at restaurants or get paper straws.

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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?

David Grubb 4/24/2019 4:48 PM

Laney - I had not heard of silvopasture. I think the biggest advantage is that the trees release oxygen into the air and the trees that give us oxygen give the pigs and the animals food.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?

David Grubb 4/24/2019 4:46 PM

Laney - I learned that scientists are working on more modern things like those contraptions.

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