Leia Barnett
10/31/2023 11:07 AM
I’ve never heard of silvopasture before now. I think the biggest advantage of silvopasture is increased animal health.
Leia Barnett
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO37meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO199minutesspent learning
Leia's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Industry
Recycle Everything I Can
Recycling; Recycled Metals; Recycled Plastics
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, including electronics and metals.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 32 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 40 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 40 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Leia Barnett 10/30/2023 7:33 PMI now know that use-by and sell-by are not safety dates. Many products can still be used/eaten if they are stored properly after these dates. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Leia Barnett 10/30/2023 11:56 AMI waste food sometimes so that wastes money, food, time. Etc. I can waste less food and eat more vegan products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityHad you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
Leia Barnett 10/25/2023 10:57 AMI’ve never heard of biomass technology before. I learned that biomass is a growing project and is already in effect. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityGeothermal 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?
Leia Barnett 10/24/2023 11:10 AMFor increasing the implementation of passive geothermal heat pumps, lawmakers could pass policies that give tax incentives to building owners.
For increasing the number of active geothermal power plants, lawmakers could earmark money for these large-scale projects. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Leia Barnett 10/17/2023 10:54 AMI learned that refrigerants can damage the ozone layer. Supermarkets release many greenhouse gases because of refrigerants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryHow could you incorporate other "Rs" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "Rs" make you feel?
Leia Barnett 10/08/2023 7:17 PMI can reuse/refill my plastic water bottles and use select double-sided or not use color when printing. I can repaint my furniture instead of buying new furniture and refuse to buy non-reusable products. I can also donate old things I don't want anymore instead of throwing them away. It makes me feel less guilty about consuming and feeling like a better person for the environment/society. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityMicro 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Leia Barnett 10/06/2023 6:44 AMAs people get richer, they can afford all sorts of foods that they want. Many people prefer to eat meat than salads and so on. Eating meat causes a loss of biodiversity, it also causes your cholesterol levels to go up, and meat production causes many greenhouse gases to go into the atmosphere.