Miles Walton-Thach
5/17/2024 11:56 AM
I replaced my basement lights with new lightbulbs that are better for the environment and that will save energy and money.
Miles Walton-Thach
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 80 THIS WEEK
- 346 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO202minutesspent learning
Miles's actions
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 3 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 30 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 30 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.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Food Waste
Reduced Food Waste
I will keep a daily log of food I throw away during Drawdown Ecochallenge, either because it went bad before I ate it, I put too much on my plate, or it was scraps from food preparation, and commit to reducing my food waste throughout the challenge.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Local Food Systems
Plant-Rich Diets
I will source 30 percent of my food from local producers each day. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
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.
Transportation
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
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 QUESTIONElectricity Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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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?
Miles Walton-Thach 5/15/2024 5:39 AMMicroturbines could be built on any tall building downtown, such as the Jackson building, or maybe even buildings around the UNCA campus. -
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!
Miles Walton-Thach 5/09/2024 9:53 AMNo, I have never heard of it and I learned a lot about it but the thing that I learned the most about is probably about how we get that energy from the place and kinda how we just move energy and then we are able to use it to help power stuff for us. -
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?
Miles Walton-Thach 5/03/2024 9:31 AMYou could donate or go on social media and help fight for them. You could also educate people about them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Miles Walton-Thach 4/30/2024 9:58 AMThey put in chemicals that are not good for the environment and they cause harm to the atmosphere. Store help contributes to it because there are so many refrigerators and freezers in them so they mas producing those chemicals. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Support Local Food SystemsDependable fresh food, supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these (or other) advantages inspire you the most?
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Tollan Hernandez-Verde 4/30/2024 7:47 AMI can't tell you are taking this seriously.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Explore Other Transportation SolutionsWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Miles Walton-Thach 4/29/2024 9:04 AMI learned that there are so many different ways of transportation that everyone has different options and that we can make people have more efficient ways of transportation we should try and do this cause its better for the environment -
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?
Miles Walton-Thach 4/25/2024 9:43 AMI think that knowing the difference between the two helps people understand because we can see which foods we need to use first and the most and we can also plan out which foods we should buy and use a different times so we won't waste food.