I had not learned about silvopasture before now, but after learning about it, I think the biggest advantage is the decrease in CO2 emissions on silvopasture grazing grounds, and the adaptability to different weather that Silvopasture ecosystems allow.
Annalise Johnson
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO136minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO70pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO37more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO385minutesspent learning
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UP TO25minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO15lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO62milestraveled by bike
Annalise'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.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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.
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.
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.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 40 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
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.
Land Sinks
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 45 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 25 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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?
Annalise Johnson 12/09/2020 10:22 AM
I had not learned about silvopasture before now, but after learning about it, I think the biggest advantage is the decrease in CO2 emissions on silvopasture grazing grounds, and the adaptability to different weather that Silvopasture ecosystems allow. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Annalise Johnson 12/08/2020 5:08 PMI think because meat is expensive, and in poorer countries, it's easier to cultivate crops and plants for food than raising animals and then setting up a whole system to have accessible meat. Eating more meat is a good source of protein, but also raises cholesterol levels, and can harm our bodies, planet, and other people, as well. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Annalise Johnson 12/07/2020 9:06 AMSpending more time outdoors can enhance my sense of place because the outdoors are extremely peaceful. Being outside, exploring my surrounding areas, and connecting with nature can make me much more appreciative of my life, how lucky I am to explore, and it can also teach me about the outdoors, wildlife, and nature. -
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?
Annalise Johnson 12/07/2020 8:59 AMBy reducing our carbon footprint, whether that may be walking places more often, carpooling, riding our bikes, installing more efficient fixtures in our homes, or other choices, so that Peatlands don’t have to absorb as much CO2, and they can better live. -
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?
Annalise Johnson 12/07/2020 8:24 AMThis has an impact on my thinking and actions because I want to help in some way. There are plenty of people who are trying to make a difference, and I want to be a part of it, no matter how big or small the effect of my small changes will be.The fact that the earth is warming up and there is very little we can do to stop it and we don’t know how much grave danger we’re in.That there are things, like the Eco Challenge, available to try to make a positive change and help slow down this crisis. -
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?
Annalise Johnson 12/04/2020 6:34 AMOne thing I learned about family planning is that when there is more access to affordable Healthcare and safe abortions for unplanned pregnancies is available in lower- income communities, the survival rate is much higher and it provides a safe alternative so women can stay safe and have good doctors. The needs of different people in different places compare to each other because often, in lower- income communities, people don't have as reliable easy, and safe access to good healthcare. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing & Renewal Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Annalise Johnson 12/03/2020 7:14 PMI think my eating experience differs with mindfulness because I'm more aware of what I'm eating, the flavor, the people around me, and I'm able to enjoy my food more and be more present. -
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?
Annalise Johnson 12/03/2020 9:12 AM
Some cultural barriers include patriarchal values, how culturally, in the past in the South, the men have always been in charge, and many believe that this is how it still should be. Another cultural barrier is chroniasm, where men hire their fellow men in high- powered jobs to gain even more power. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use More Fruits And VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Annalise Johnson 12/02/2020 5:40 PMEating more fruits and vegetables benefits not only me physically and mentally, but it also helps other people and the planet because personally, when I'm eating healthier and eating more fruits and vegetables, I'm in a better mood, so that's always good for the people around me. Eating a better diet also helps the planet because there is less waste to create and dispose of it, there's less land used than to be eating meat, and I'm eating clean foods instead of processed foods that would otherwise be harming the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use CompostingProducing food that goes uneaten squanders many resources—seeds, water, energy, land, fertilizer, hours of labor, financial capital. Which of these kinds of waste most motivates you to change your behavior regarding food waste? Why?
Annalise Johnson 12/01/2020 12:34 PMThe kind of waste that motivates me to create change is water. I think it's completely terrible that a source as finite and valuable as water is wasted because people buy more food than they can eat. My family has a composting bin and we compost all food that we can to avoid squandering resources, like water.