Luke Powchak
12/10/2020 1:35 PM
Making sure that the food scraps are not wasted and knowing that im giving them back to the earth.
Luke Powchak
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO25milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO10pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO430minutesspent learning
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UP TO25milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO6.0conversationswith people
Luke'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.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 25 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 35 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 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
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
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 40 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
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.
Industry
Learn about the impact of old refrigerants
I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links provided
Industry
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
Bioplastics
I will spend at least 25 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 5 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Composting
Composting, Reduced Food Waste
I will start a compost bin where I live.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 5 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
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.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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 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?
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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?
Luke Powchak 12/08/2020 11:38 AMI did not here of this term before now. I think the biggest advantage is that it helps every one not just the cow or the farmer but also the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Learn about the impact of old refrigerantsWhy are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?
Luke Powchak 12/08/2020 8:23 AMThey are made of chemicals that destroy our ozone layer and it heats up the atmosphere 1,000 of times faster then carbon dioxide. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity 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?
Luke Powchak 12/04/2020 1:17 PMMy vision for a sustainable community is everyone using a solar panel. I would need every ne in my community to switch to solar power -
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?
Luke Powchak 12/03/2020 7:26 AMPeople need family planning so they can make sure they bring a child into this world the way they want to and not on accident. Or family planning can help you If you don't want to have a baby. -
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?
Luke Powchak 12/02/2020 12:22 PMI have know most of these things for a long time but I didn't know about carbon sinks and I think its pretty cool how those work. Knowing how much needs to be done to fix the environment. Know that their are people that specialize in helping the environment so they can tell us how to help. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Luke Powchak 12/01/2020 1:29 PMI think the amount of co2 we are putting in the atmosphere is the most concerning. We are literally killing our planet. That makes me think that humans are like parasites. The biggest thing that worries me about local wellness is how dirty our river looks in the summer. It makes me not want to take advantage of our local water sources for anything. -
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?
Luke Powchak 11/30/2020 5:01 PMOne barrier is that there is not equal pay and opportunities for women. Women are just less valued in a community and it is horrific. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Luke Powchak 11/24/2020 8:56 AMI learned that the gas that these refrigerants release is destroying the ozone layer. super markets sell the most of these products that contain refrigeranrs