Elora Condron
5/16/2024 7:31 AM
I would probably install new lights for one of the other systems in my house
Elora Condron
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 115 THIS WEEK
- 591 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO16more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO110minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO154minutesspent learning
Elora's actions
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 30 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
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 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Tend A Garden
Conservation Agriculture
I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.
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 1 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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
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 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Tend A GardenHave you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.
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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?
Elora Condron 5/13/2024 8:09 AMAnywhere not blocking access to the wind, for example, the top of the county building -
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!
Elora Condron 5/09/2024 1:58 PMA couple things that I have learned are that biofuels are created by converting biomass into liquid fuels to meet transportation needs, and that biomass solution uses the use of perennial biomass to generate electricity and heat. Some off the things that I found surprising were how biomass can be converted into chemicals for making plastics and other products but they are typically made from petroleum, and another thing that I thought was surprising/cool was that Perennials are generally defined as plants that live three or more years. -
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?
Elora Condron 5/03/2024 7:51 AMWell because palm oil is used in many beauty products but not all, we can help to decrease the use and need for these by looking at the bottle, reading it, and if it uses this then choosing not to purchase it and finding one that doesn’t will be a step to take that will help the peatlands. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Elora Condron 4/30/2024 5:57 PMI learned that the worlds use of refrigerants has lead to a hole in our ozone layer. Supermarkets contribute to this by making a big contribution to what is being produced because they use a lot of refrigerants to keep their many cold aisles cold. -
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?
Elora Condron 4/25/2024 8:04 AMEating less red meat and more fruits and veggies can help with cholesterol and cardiovascular problems. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller PortionsWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
Elora Condron 4/25/2024 7:41 AMYou yourself can be healthier. Also, you will have better control, and eating less will make things last longer which will help with food costs. -
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?
Elora Condron 4/25/2024 7:37 AMWell if I know my sell/used/best by dates then I can know when I need to use those things and not buy more than I can use to stop wasting