Violet Dwoinen
12/10/2020 9:03 AM
No, But i think it will aid in the rebuilding of our planet
Violet Dwoinen
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Violet's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Keep Track of Wasted Food
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 30 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 10 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Industry
Learn about the impact of old refrigerants
I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided
Electricity
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
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.
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 Sinks Learn More about SilvopastureHad 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 QUESTIONIndustry Learn about the impact of old refrigerantsWhy are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?
Violet Dwoinen 12/10/2020 8:29 AMThey release a chemical that gets trapped in the atmosphere and harms the ozone layer. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Violet Dwoinen 12/04/2020 8:57 AMMisogyny and the constant subjection of abuse and harassment falter womens sucsess -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Violet Dwoinen 12/04/2020 7:53 AMEveryone cares about the effect we have on the environment and we all use clean energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
Violet Dwoinen 12/03/2020 7:45 AMIn areas more education on women's and reproductive health, less unwanted pregnancies and pregnancy-related complications or death occour. Sex education is important -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Learn about Temperate ForestsAs 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?
Violet Dwoinen 12/02/2020 7:05 AMI am hopeful that this up coming generation will treat the environment better and with more respect, But I fear some of the damage created by earlier generations is irreversible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Research PeatlandsMuch 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Violet Dwoinen 11/24/2020 7:47 AM?: How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact? (2-4 sentence response) I am a vegetarian for the exact reason of preserving the environment. I need to work on buying more second-hand clothes though, because I know it’s better for the environment, and I do thrift alot of my clothes, just as of lately it is easier to just order something online without thinking of the ethics of it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Keep Track of Wasted FoodAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?
Violet Dwoinen 11/23/2020 8:08 AMSell by, Use by, and best buy don’t refer to the expiration date, but rather the date the product is peak quality. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about Micro WindMicro 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?
Violet Dwoinen 11/20/2020 7:20 AMMicroturbines 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?
They could be put atop some mountains