Scarlet Grotenhuis
12/10/2020 7:39 PM
That we only have a few years until this is unreversable so we need to start doing something
Scarlet Grotenhuis
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Scarlet'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.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 24 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 21 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 13 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 24 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 13 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 17 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Industry
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 13 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 0 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 55 minute(s) 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 20 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.
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 QUESTIONIndustry Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
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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?
Scarlet Grotenhuis 12/10/2020 6:47 PMI have never heard about it before, there are many benefits to silvopasture but I think that one of the biggest advantages is the methane emission contraction -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
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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?
Scarlet Grotenhuis 12/04/2020 6:38 PMone that does not run on fossil fuels and uses sustainable energy across the board. we would need the community to be on board and we would need to change to non fossil fuel 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?
Scarlet Grotenhuis 12/04/2020 6:13 PMThe need for family planning is because it helps with the population and that therefore helps with carbon emissions. In some places, the need is more because there is not a lot of education about that stuff. -
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?
Scarlet Grotenhuis 12/04/2020 5:49 PMIt helps me be more cautious about what I'm doing. That we don’t have a lot of time before climate change is irreversible and it feels like no one is doing anything yet. That are country as a whole can start making changes and their are a lot of natural processes that help but their needs to be less carbon -
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?
Scarlet Grotenhuis 12/04/2020 5:28 PMI can cut back on my carbon emissions, buy food that doesn't harm peat bogs, and I could donate money to an organization that protects peat bogs -
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?
Scarlet Grotenhuis 12/04/2020 3:12 PMsometimes women are told that they can never achieve or do something just because they're a girl, so they don't try because people tell them not to. -
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?
Scarlet Grotenhuis 12/04/2020 2:37 PMI am a vegetarian, so it's not impacting the meat section but Ii do often eat cheese and yogurt. i could start eating less yogurt and cheese and try alternative options like greek yogurt and vegan cheese. I could start eating what my parents eat more. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Scarlet Grotenhuis 12/01/2020 2:45 PMI will now view them like it's safe to eat (it is) after the expiration date