Winslow Larrabee
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Winslow's actions
Materials
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.
Food
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 8 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 13 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Transport
walk to your destination
walk to your destination instead of using a car or other means of transport
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Land Use
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.
Materials
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 2 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 10 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Women and Girls
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 8 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Electricity Generation
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 30 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 QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
Winslow Larrabee 5/26/2020 6:27 PMI had heard about biomass before this challenge but my knowledge of it was vague at best this challenge explained the more intimate details that I had never even thought would be associated with biomass -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation 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?
Winslow Larrabee 5/26/2020 6:22 PMA sustainable community would look like many joint gardens and replacing some of the less farmable lands with more fertile soil. It would look like energy-efficient houses with solar panels and greywater systems. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and Girls 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?
Winslow Larrabee 5/22/2020 8:31 AMFamily planning is vital to creating a successful community and family. different people in different areas have a different preference for the amount of kids they want. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use 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?
Winslow Larrabee 5/20/2020 6:25 PMyou can use less of the resources that are being made by these big factories. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Winslow Larrabee 5/15/2020 6:30 AMWhat concerns me about how we are affecting the planet is that globally we still take advantage and don't educate ourselves enough on environmental issues. Locally in Asheville I feel like most people are aware of issues in our environment and what to do to help. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use 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?
Winslow Larrabee 5/14/2020 7:13 AMIt makes me sad for two reasons one is that the scale of damage is crazy and also how little I feel like I can doThe parts where I just feel hopelessWhen you see changes in the government rules of regulations. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Winslow Larrabee 5/14/2020 6:58 AMBy reassuring myself with taking a few simple actions that are helpful -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Practice the 5 R'sWhat are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
Winslow Larrabee 5/12/2020 5:19 AMrepurpose, respect
repurposing items is something I already do a lot of. and respect for the things your using might help you not just send it off to a landfill -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Winslow Larrabee 5/08/2020 8:14 PMnot extremely hard to do. most plant based options taste very similar to normal meat -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood 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?
Winslow Larrabee 5/08/2020 7:59 PMthe biggest advantage of silvopasture is the increased amount of nutrients and productivity that comes with planting trees in a pasture.