Lilah Nejezchleb
10/31/2023 11:20 AM
On the amount of food I waste and how many things I use that have a carbon footprint. Everything I own has used so much energy, but there are so many solutions
Lilah Nejezchleb
"I want to practice a more eco-friendly life"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 747 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO39meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO555minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO171minutesspent learning
Lilah's actions
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
Practice the 5 Rs
Recycling
I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Buildings
Replace Manual Thermostats
Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 28 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 30 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 25 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.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
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 SinksAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
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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?
Lilah Nejezchleb 10/31/2023 10:48 AMI had not heard of silvopastures before but I have seen pastures with trees in them. I think the biggest advantage is the future possible revenue from the trees. -
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?
Lilah Nejezchleb 10/30/2023 11:10 AMI won’t view them as “expired by” but rather when the recommended best time is to eat them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Lilah Nejezchleb 10/30/2023 10:47 AMI don't eat many products with palm oil, but I do eat lots of dairy and i could use plant-based alternatives. -
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!
Lilah Nejezchleb 10/25/2023 10:39 AMI have heard about biomass but i thought it was just about human and animal waste. It surprised me that we can use plants repeatedly. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Lilah Nejezchleb 10/16/2023 11:19 AMI learned about the difference between CFCs and HCFCs. I learned how refrigerant leakage can ruin the ozone. -
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?
Lilah Nejezchleb 10/06/2023 11:00 AMOn top of the office workplace downtown near the auditorium place -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
Lilah Nejezchleb 10/06/2023 10:53 AMIts much easier to do and I can not worry about trying to control it all the time -
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?
Lilah Nejezchleb 10/06/2023 10:52 AMMeat is super expensive and difficult to keep safe when we are buying it. It has a lot of bad environmental affects.