Erin Rice

Asheville High School Spring 2021

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participant impact

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186

minutes

spent learning

Erin's actions

Food

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 6 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Learn about Temperate Forests

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 60 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Use

Research Peatlands

Peatland Protection and Rewetting

I will spend 60 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Use Research Peatlands

Much 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?

Erin Rice 5/11/2020 7:18 PM

I could maybe stop using unnecessary products containing those ingredients they are using in the peatlands.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food 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?

Erin Rice 5/05/2020 10:17 PM

it helps me to realize that I need t be paying attention to the labels, and now I know what they mean.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Learn More about Silvopasture

Had you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?

Erin Rice 5/05/2020 8:59 AM

I have never heard that term before my reading today. I think the biggest advantage is that it gives your livestock what they need, which is what you need.

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- A Mangai 5/05/2020 9:09 AM
  
  I agree with you, but I think that the biggest saving is not cutting down trees for extra land.
  
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