Eli Sorrells

Asheville High School Spring 2021

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Eli's actions

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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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 29 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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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.

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Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Health and Education

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

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Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

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Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 50 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

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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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks 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?

Eli Sorrells 12/10/2020 11:26 AM

I have not heard the term silvopasture before but i’ve heard of keeping cattle in forests. Silvopasture’s main advantage is the benefit to the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

What did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?

Eli Sorrells 12/10/2020 8:28 AM

I learned about how dangerous CFCs are.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks 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?

Eli Sorrells 12/04/2020 9:00 AM

To protect the wetlands and peat bogs of Indonesia you should stop consuming products made with palm oil and only used sustainably made paper products.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health and Education Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

What are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?

Eli Sorrells 12/02/2020 12:43 PM

Women in my community face multiple problems achieving success in succeeding in my community. Women are often treated like they are incapable of solving the world’s problems. Women also are not given the same opportunities as men earlier on in life.

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