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Drawdown Ecochallenge

Evelyn Bick

Asheville High School Spring 2021

POINTS TOTAL

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646 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

165

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

235

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people

Evelyn's actions

Electricity

Learn More about Micro Wind

Micro Wind Turbines

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn about Temperate Forests

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Composting

Composting, Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

Bioplastics

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Health and Education

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Health and Education

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Research Peatlands

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

I will spend 25 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Choose LED Bulbs

LED Lighting

I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing & Renewal

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants

Farm Irrigation Efficiency

I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of trees and plants in my yard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Choose LED Bulbs

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

Evelyn Bick 12/10/2020 11:23 AM

I think that I will now try and focus on being conscious of the time that I leave lights and water on so that I can conserve energy as much as I can. Using more natural lighting in my house could also be something my family and I could improve on.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity 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?

Evelyn Bick 12/10/2020 10:19 AM

My vision of a sustainable community would be one that does not depend on fossil fuels and non-renewable resources and takes care of the planet so that future generations can see a world similar to what was there before. We would need to change where we get our energy from, and try to switch to electric or hybrid vehicles. More than anything though, we would have to change people's mindsets.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Evelyn Bick 12/10/2020 8:04 AM

I have noticed smaller details about my neighborhood and the places I live near, and that right now, construction is happening all around me. I really enjoyed the fact that I can be in my own headspace and relax while I'm outside. Some infrastructure changes that could make my walks more enjoyable would be having fewer houses in a certain spot so that I would be able to walk through the woods a little bit.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?

Evelyn Bick 12/10/2020 7:56 AM

I learned that wave and tidal energy use the force and kinetic energy that comes from the water to generate electricity. There are many different technologies that are being developed to create power in this way. These systems are much more expensive than other energy sources, but they are very reliable due to the constant flow of the ocean.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks 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?

Evelyn Bick 12/08/2020 3:58 PM

I had never heard about silvopasture before today, and it was a very interesting thing to learn about. I think that the biggest advantage of silvopasture is the improved health and stability of both the livestock and the land they are on. There are more than just livestock products that can be cultivated from silvopasture, which is also a reason why this is a good option for farmers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education Learn about the Need for Family Planning

What did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?

Evelyn Bick 12/03/2020 1:23 PM

I learned that family planning is not just something that can help reduce unplanned pregnancies but educate men and women about their health and futures. The needs of different people can be affected by the place that they live in because of its culture, wealth, and overall acceptance of family planning services. People’s needs can differ because everyone is in a unique situation, so if you compared the need for these services in one country to another, you would see different areas of demand.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?

Evelyn Bick 12/01/2020 4:09 PM

In Asheville and my community, a barrier that some women might face would be losing work due to maternity leave, the gender pay gap, and less representation or opportunities in government or positions of political power. Women's sports are often funded less as well, and as covid continues, there has been an increase in domestic violence which unevenly affects women and children.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks 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?

Evelyn Bick 12/01/2020 2:25 PM

You can make choices that protect peatlands by deciding to not use products whose production causes the loss of valuable peatlands, like palm oil. Advocating for areas that could experience peatland degradation in the future, like contacting government or private leaders, and supporting organizations focused on preserving this land can also help. Even if you live far away from a peatland, you can still help protect them by sharing your voice.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

What did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?

Evelyn Bick 11/29/2020 3:28 PM

I learned that refrigerants can not only harm the ozone layer (CFCs & HCFCs) but have drastic warming effects on the atmosphere (HFCs). Natural refrigerants are being introduced around the world as a replacement to the ones currently used through an amendment in the Montreal Protocol. Supermarkets contribute to this impact because they have vast amounts of refrigerants running through their building, creating lots of leakage and pollution from their space.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Evelyn Bick 11/29/2020 3:12 PM

The thing that concerns me the most globally about how we are affecting the planet is the lack of motivation in powerful political leaders. Some countries are taking climate change and our negative effects very seriously, while others, like the U.S., have done little to nothing to address the issues. Locally, when I see more and more construction and industrialization in places that use to be natural, that worries me when it comes to wildlife and habitats in those areas.

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