Brad Kurowski
10/31/2023 7:57 AM
I have not heard the term silvopasture before. I think the biggest advantages are less work for farms and better animal health, more milk, and more meat production.
Brad Kurowski
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 476 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO21meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO50minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO47more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
Brad's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 4 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Research the Wonders of Macroalgae / Seaweed
Macroalgae Protection and Restoration
Each day, I will spend at least 5 minutes learning more about protecting and restoring macroalgae/seaweed.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
Reduced Food Waste
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 45 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
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 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 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 20 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 10 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 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Brad Kurowski 10/30/2023 7:31 AMI think my diet is pretty good right now. I don't drink coffee, I don't eat things with palm oil in them and I don't eat too much Animal Products. I do have chocolate sometimes which I could decrease. -
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!
Brad Kurowski 10/25/2023 7:58 AMI haven't heard of biomass technology before this. I was surprised about how good of an impact it could make -
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?
Brad Kurowski 10/24/2023 7:42 AMThe most feasible investment is letting people know about it and trying to make people in the government and others implement it. We can do this by telling representatives and telling people what we learned. -
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?
Brad Kurowski 10/19/2023 8:12 AMEating meat is not very good for your body and our planet. People in richer countries eat more meat because it is tastes good and is easy to access for them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Brad Kurowski 10/17/2023 7:18 AMIt can put a whole in the ozone layer. Supermarkets have a negative impact because they have giant refrigerators. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Brad Kurowski 10/17/2023 7:10 AMIt affects me because it makes me feel more healthy and it helps other people because if you eat local fruits and veggies it helps their buisness and it helps our planet because it isnt junk food and meat is bad for the planet. -
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?