Amaryn Howie
5/16/2024 11:32 AM
It can positively affect you because it has fewer calories and less fat. It can positively affect the planet by killing fewer animals and bettering the environment.
Amaryn Howie
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 140 THIS WEEK
- 336 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO64milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO64milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO30pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO163minutesspent learning
Amaryn's actions
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
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.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 5 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Industry
Research Local Waste and Recycling Depots
To learn more about what is and is not recyclable in our area as well as how to properly dispose of hard to recycle materials to reduce my harmful impacts on the local environment AND learn how indigenous peoples and POC are more likely to be impacted by waste sites and pollution on a global scale.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
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.
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 More Fruits And VeggiesHow does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
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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?
Amaryn Howie 5/15/2024 11:26 AMI learned that family planning is an extremely important human right that is essential when trying to keep a growing population under control. Many people do not have access to it, and it can cause issues like poverty and overpopulation in certain areas. The needs of different people in different places compare to each other because some people don't have access to certain resources. In some undeveloped countries, people don't have access to many things developed countries do, like family planning. Some countries or areas need family planning more than others, like cities that are overcrowded or places in poverty.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More About Geothermal EnergyGeothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. In what ways (i.e. with money, time, advocacy) can you invest in geothermal energy?
Amaryn Howie 5/14/2024 11:20 AMI think funding places that do research and development is the most feasible for me. I don't live in a place where magma is constantly close to the surface, so I probably won't install a system. But, donations would be a great way for me to support geothermal energy from afar. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about Micro WindMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Amaryn Howie 5/13/2024 11:19 AMThey could be installed on tall strong buildings downtown, Asheville high school, and other schools, near the river arts district, since there’s a lot of space like parks. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
Amaryn Howie 5/09/2024 11:18 AMI have heard of biomass technology before this. What surprised me is how much it can do, and how much can be made with it. It can really improve the world in so many ways and there are so many uses!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Try CarpoolingList some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Amaryn Howie 5/07/2024 6:52 PMsome places I go frequently are; school, the mall, and my friend's houses. I carpool with my best friend four times or more during the week to some of these places already. -
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?
Amaryn Howie 5/03/2024 11:03 AMThere are many ways to protect peatlands. We can stop doing activities such as agricultural conversion and drainage, and restoring the waterlogged conditions. These all require peat formation. We need to work on preserving the peatlands and prioritize conservation. if you live far away, you can support organizations defending the peatlands.
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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?
Amaryn Howie 5/01/2024 5:23 PMI learned that refrigerants (CFCs) impact the climate and cause global warming. Grocery stores contribute to this problem because they have refrigerants that enter the atmosphere and start warming periods. -
Amaryn Howie 4/25/2024 10:59 AMIf you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, you can make better decisions about the food you buy. If the best-by or use-by dates on items only give you a few days until they aren't the best quality, it might be a better decision to pick a different item, on the shelf. It's also important to know the difference, because if the sell-buy date says the day you want to use it, it's still good until it passes the use-by date. If you know the differences between these, you'll waste less food! -
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?
Amaryn Howie 4/25/2024 10:58 AMIf you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, you can make better decisions about the food you buy. If the best-by or use-by dates on items only give you a few days until they aren't the best quality, it might be a better decision to pick a different item, on the shelf. It's also important to know the difference, because if the sell-buy date says the day you want to use it, it's still good until it passes the use-by date. If you know the differences between these, you'll waste less food!