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Drawdown Ecochallenge

Olivia Hardin-Nieri

Asheville High School Spring 2021

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
611 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

35

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

210

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

3.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

2.0

lightbulbs

replaced

Olivia'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 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 20 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 28 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Health and Education

I will spend at least 30 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 19 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Research Peatlands

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED
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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Learn about Biochar

Biochar Production

I will spend 15 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Building With Carbon Storing Waste Products

Engineered Sinks

I will spend at least 10 minute(s) researching how people can build with carbon-storing materials - including agricultural byproducts - and discuss it with my peers or post to social media.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Health and Education

I will spend at least 23 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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

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
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Building With Carbon Storing Waste Products

How feasible do you think it is for society to build with agricultural waste products?

Olivia Hardin-Nieri 12/03/2020 8:14 PM

I think that with smart people on a project anything is possible. Agricultural waste could be the next big thing. The only thing I'm afraid of is companies might be so obsessed with the idea of using the waste that they will create more waste to make it possible to use the initial waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Learn about Biochar

Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?

Olivia Hardin-Nieri 12/03/2020 8:07 PM

Yes-Biochar is extremely helpful when improving soil structure and the general health of an area. I think biochar needs to be more widely known and used because it is a super helpful solution that can help solve a lot of our problems.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Healing & Renewal Eat Mindfully

Mindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?

Olivia Hardin-Nieri 12/03/2020 8:03 PM

I feel like I am eating more slowly and am able to focus on my family and what is going on around me.

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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?

Olivia Hardin-Nieri 12/03/2020 9:54 AM

I learned about how important contraceptives are. Not only do they need to be more widely distributed but also the cost of them needs to be cut in order to cater to any women who needs/want birth control. On a full scale there needs to be more education around the importance of family planning and the impact it has on women around the world.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Learn about Temperate Forests

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?

Olivia Hardin-Nieri 12/02/2020 8:30 AM

Learning has a huge impact on my actions. Every time I learn something new it sort of triggers the guilt factor (I know that's not necessarily the point) which makes me want to make a change. The most overwhelming parts are the big picture ones. It’s easy to feel like you aren’t making a difference while going along with your day. What gives me hope are challenges like these that allow for fun change.

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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.

Olivia Hardin-Nieri 12/01/2020 10:20 AM

I have a love for nature and am devastated at the rate of extinction of vital species. It’s also scary when thinking in terms of health and even something so basic as a place to live.

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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?

Olivia Hardin-Nieri 12/01/2020 9:17 AM

I can try to buy products that plant and harvest sustainably and do not include harmful products like palm oil or pulp. Knowing a company and what land and methods they use will be helpful for buying decisions as well.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

Why are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?

Olivia Hardin-Nieri 11/30/2020 8:31 PM

Old refrigerant gases are super harmful because they break down the ozone layer which is protecting the earth from harmful sun radiation.

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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?

Olivia Hardin-Nieri 11/30/2020 10:47 AM

I think that generally the barriers that are stopping women in my community are more seen at grassroots levels. This makes it harder to see the inequality when the reasons are so ingrained in everyday life.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

Olivia Hardin-Nieri 11/24/2020 8:58 AM

My family drinks a lot of coffee from now on while shopping. We will look for the correct seals of approval. I think that as time goes on it will be important for stores to keep the more environmentally conscious products well-stocked and easily accessible.

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