Tillie Root
12/14/2020 9:06 AM
I had never heard of a silvopasture before now. I think their greatest advantage is the diversity of yields and its resilience.
Tillie Root
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO163pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO188minutesspent learning
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UP TO45minutesspent outdoors
Tillie'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.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Telepresence, High-Speed Rail
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Action Track: Healing & Renewal
Explore My Area
Sometimes protecting nature requires feeling connected to nature. I will invest 30 minutes in exploring and appreciating a natural area in my region, whether a forest, wetland, coastal area, or somewhere else.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Health and Education
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.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 30 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 5 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Tillie Root 12/14/2020 8:48 AMI learned that refrigerants with CFC are a major cause of ozone depleation. Supermarkets are one of the main consumers of refrigerants. -
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?
Tillie Root 12/11/2020 6:36 PMMy vision of a sustainable community would be a small community that uses manual or electric transit (for longer journeys), has sustainable energy such as methane digesters, and farms the majority of food sustainable themselves. So many things would have to change in this capitalist society to have this become a reality. -
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?
Tillie Root 12/11/2020 6:05 PMI learned that family planning can be vital in helping women and their families get out of poverty and that in undeveloped regions the need for accessible contraceptives is much higher than in developed areas. -
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?
Tillie Root 12/11/2020 2:15 PMI am trying to be more aware of my actions and the effects they have on the environment. It is a bit overwhelming how much our actions affect the environment, even the simplest things like eating a granola bar. I'm hopeful that with enough mindful practices and restoration we can get the environment back up -
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?
Tillie Root 12/11/2020 1:31 PMYou can choose to only consume products that do not support the draining of peatlands as well as advocate for the preservation of them. -
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?
Tillie Root 12/09/2020 8:30 AMIn our community, there are many people with misogynistic views (not as many as the majority of the south), which causes it to be harder for women to have their voices heard and/or taken seriously, as well as get positions of power. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Tillie Root 12/08/2020 7:14 AMMy diet is impacting deforestation by including eggs and dairy products, palm oil and cacao, as well as occasional coffee. I can try to avoid products with palm oil in them, only use chocolate and coffee with the rainforest alliance seal, and try to eat vegan as much as possible. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Tillie Root 12/04/2020 9:05 AMI will take expiration dates less seriously when t comes to the edibility of food items. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing & Renewal Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?
Tillie Root 12/01/2020 6:59 AMSpending more time outdoors can be very freeing and meditational. As well as a great time to admire your surroundings and get to know a place better through exploration,