Join the Drawdown EcoChallenge, presented by EcoChallenge.org

April 3 - April 24, 2019

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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?

Sarah Wyman 4/21/2019 1:36 PM

My Women in Literature (Caribbean Focus) ENG 230 class spent 20 minutes researching women smallholder farmers, family planning, educating girls, foster care. Some students focused on particular countries and others on the Caribbean more generally. That's 15 students x 20 minutes = 300 minutes. That's 5 hours!

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Sabrina Petroski 4/18/2019 7:17 AM

Pg. 14 lists enrollment in tertiary education based on country vs. the total population of the country

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

Lily Cusanelli 4/17/2019 1:29 PM

My idea of a sustainable community would be powered fully by clean energy sources. At SUNY New Paltz we are headed in the right direction with solar panels near some of the academic buildings. In order to work towards being powered by clean energy we could work building by building until they are all switched over.

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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?

Lily Cusanelli 4/15/2019 11:36 AM

Something you can do to help the Peatlands even if you live far away is to raise awareness, because the lack of is causing the Peatlands to be damaged and exploited.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions

What is the most exciting solution you explored? Why is it exciting to you?

Lily Cusanelli 4/15/2019 11:11 AM

I think that the small methane digester was a really interesting energy solution because it is something that anyone can use in their home to help make a difference. Additionally, because it is for things like cooking it is something that could probably help people in developing countries if given access to it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Smaller Portions

Fun fact: Your brain and stomach register feelings of fullness after about 20 minutes of eating. While dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come out of eating smaller portions?

Christopher Kubisa 4/15/2019 7:02 AM

It gives you more contorl over how much you eat and if you want more food you can always get more.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials Fix Leaky Faucets

What are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?

Christopher Kubisa 4/15/2019 7:01 AM

You can instal a low pressure shower head, take shorter showers and turn off the tap when brushing your teeth

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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?

Lily Cusanelli 4/11/2019 11:39 AM

The sports fields at my local school district are typically pretty windy. Micro turbines could be installed on the big light post to help power them.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Reduce Animal Products

In 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?

Jaimie Kaefer 4/11/2019 11:23 AM

I think that the media throughout our country's histo r has advertised meat as an essential source of protein in our diets. I also think that most people are cautious of meat alternatives to get their protein because they don't know enough about them. This to me reflects the opposition to change in the United States.

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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!

Lily Cusanelli 4/11/2019 11:21 AM

I has not previously learned about biomass technology before this challenge. What I learned is that biomass is the 4th leading energy source and has the potential to provide all the energy services needed in modern society and could meet the global energy demand in 2050.

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