Poem Olson

Community Team

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participant impact

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150

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spent learning

Poem's actions

Industry

Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Multiple Industry Solutions

I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

Poem Olson 1/28/2022 5:19 PM

I would want to eventually buy a green vehicle because the overall cost is much lower. The price of gas fluctuates and is required for traditional cars regardless of whether you can afford it. If I get an electric vehicle, the adjacent goal is to have solar panels to provide the needed electricity. The main motivator is independence through renewable resources.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?

Poem Olson 1/22/2022 5:07 PM

Knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates is empowering because I can better plan my meals and navigate grocery shopping.

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Poem Olson 1/16/2022 1:06 PM

This week I spent 30 minutes learning about old refrigerants. They contain harmful greenhouse gases such as CFC, HFC, and HCFC. I also learned about the true extent of the harm they can cause and the importance of proper disposal. I knew CFC gas was terrible for the environment, especially the ozone layer, but I wasn't aware it was used in refrigerators and still a significant issue.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Learn about the impact of old refrigerants

Why are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?

Poem Olson 1/16/2022 12:59 PM

Old refrigerant gases contain HFCs and HCFCs. When leaked from the old refrigerators, these gases are potent greenhouse gases, cause significantly more damage than carbon, and stay in the atmosphere for up to 29 years. It's essential to properly dispose of refrigerators to minimize their harm to the environment.

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- Celine Fitzmaurice 1/18/2022 1:28 PM
  
  Thanks for educating us Poem. I will remember this the next time I need to dispose of an old fridge.
  
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