Ecochallenge.org

Drawdown Ecochallenge

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Asheville High School Spring 2021

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
741 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

450

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

264

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

7.0

conversations

with people

A's actions

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

I will spend 19 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Buildings

Install a Low-Flow Showerhead

Low-Flow Fixtures

I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day or 450 gallons (1,680 L) a month by installing a low-flow showerhead.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Invite a friend to calculate the carbon footprint of their household

Individual actions are important, but people and organizations working together can make a real impact. I will share a carbon calculator with a friend and invite them to calculate the carbon footprint of their household.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Practice the 5 R's

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.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Industry

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

Bioplastics

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 1 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 19 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 49 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
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).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 7 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 5 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Solutions

I will research and tell 3 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY 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

Transportation

Advocate For Greener Vehicles

Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Efficient Trucks

I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles

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

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
A B 12/04/2020 8:46 AM
My vision of a sustainable community looks like net zero carbon emmisions, electric vehicles, renewable energy, and recyclable everything. For this too happen everyone needs to be educated on how they can help, so that we can achieve this goal.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education

What did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
A B 12/03/2020 10:04 AM
I learned that their is a need for family planning because it helps our environment and helps people live better lives. The needs of people in other countries compare to people all over the world, the need for better family planning and work on global warming are universal.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks

As 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?
A B 12/02/2020 9:53 AM
The more I learn about the seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, I think more about my actions and how they might affect the environment. The concept of climate cahnge feels overwhelming. However electric cars make me feel hopeful for our future.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
A B 11/30/2020 9:16 AM
Some of the barriers that exist to womens equality in my community is the gener pay gap, where women are payed less for doing the same things as a man.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

What kinds of discussions did you have, or are you hoping to have with friends about climate change?
A B 11/28/2020 3:19 PM
I want to have discussions with my friends about reusing old stuff for electronics projects. And telling them that recycling is good.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry

What are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
A B 11/27/2020 4:25 PM
I could add reuse and reduce to my daily routine to help reduce waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Buildings

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
A B 11/26/2020 12:21 PM
A sustainable water future in my region would look like people using more sustainable faucets, showerheads, and toilets. To achieve this we need better marketing from the companies that produce these products, so that they would be better known among consmers.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
A B 11/23/2020 9:55 AM
It empowers me to make better decisions like not being squeamish when food is near its expiration, and also too not waste as much food.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity

What inspiration and wisdom can you gather from your family, faith, or community traditions that would help you in both communicating about and addressing our most pressing energy issues?
A B 11/20/2020 9:35 AM
The inspiration I could gather from my family is my knowledge of my grandfather having created a fully off the grid house in bent creek.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation

How does advocating for green vehicles in your community connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to fuel-efficient vehicles?
A B 11/20/2020 8:29 AM
Advocating for green vehicles in my community connects to my values of living a long happy life, and not screwing over the future generations of people. I might be able toget others involved through sending them information about electric cars.

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