Henry Levin
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Henry's actions
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 27 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 6 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 65 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Use
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 36 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Women and Girls
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.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 35 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 0 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Transport
Improve a Bus Stop
Public Transit
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or implementing some other small improvement.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Local Perennial Biomass
Perennial Biomass Production
I will spend at least 1 minutes finding out if anyone is working on perennial biomass projects in my region and how I can get involved.
Land Use
Choose Better Wood Products
Forest Protection
I will only purchase wood and paper products from ecologically certified sources like Forest Stewardship Council.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 1 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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
Learn about Local Indigenous Practices
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will spend at least 1 minutes learning how local indigenous tribes are caring for the land by participating in a training, workshop, or presentation.
Land Use
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Materials
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.
Electricity Generation
Advocate for Solar Installation
Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.
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 QUESTIONMaterials Mulch the Base of Trees and PlantsName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
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Henry Levin 5/26/2020 7:28 PMI could try to just use less paper in general -
Henry Levin 5/26/2020 7:27 PMI want to do things on electronics more so I do not use as many materials -
Henry Levin 5/26/2020 7:24 PMI could do remind, read and some other things -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Advocate for Solar InstallationHow does advocating for rooftop solar connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Henry Levin 5/26/2020 7:21 PMI value the environment and advocating for solar helps the environment -
Henry Levin 5/26/2020 7:17 PMusing food waste as energy excites me because it is solving two problems at once -
Henry Levin 5/26/2020 7:15 PMthey could be installed on top of large buildings and things like that -
Henry Levin 5/26/2020 7:12 PMI did know a little about biomass before but I know a lot more now -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Henry Levin 5/26/2020 7:07 PMI can see if my energy provider uses any geothermal energy and see if I can get some of it -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Choose Better Wood ProductsBeyond carbon sequestration, what other benefits do forests offer you personally?