Elias Armstrong
5/29/2024 9:03 AM
It is more peaceful and I can feel myself needing my phone less and less.
Elias Armstrong
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 626 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO20milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO20minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO45minutesspent exercising
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UP TO236minutesspent learning
Elias's actions
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Aquaculture
Improved Aquaculture
Each day, I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Research Bottom-Trawling Seafloor Impacts
Seafloor Protection
Each day, I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about how bottom-trawling impacts on the seafloor.
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.
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.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 10 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
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.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 20 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
Reduced Food Waste
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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 Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Learn about 'Green Gentrification'Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Elias Armstrong 5/24/2024 8:39 AMDo everything sustainably and think of communities while doing it. Have volunteers help and think of everyone fairly while making the city green. -
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?
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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?
Elias Armstrong 5/17/2024 9:35 AMWomen sometimes have barriers to what they can and cannot do. Some of these barriers could be less access to land, financial resources, and capital. These barriers exist because of sexism and people believing that women are not able to be as successful as men. We need to stand up for women's rights and empower them, giving them a fair chance just as we should for everyone. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
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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?
Elias Armstrong 5/15/2024 9:46 AMI learned that population control or family planning is very important. For us to not have to use more resources and destroy more of the earth, we need to have a reason to not take all of those resources. Family planning will also give women more control over their bodies and give them more choice in reproducing. This will help save the planet little by little or at least let it last longer.The US uses way more materials and resources than it needs to. Some countries use as much as they need while others need more than they have. Some places need different things some countries might need more medical supplies while others might need fuel. Each place has different needs and the way that resources are spread out is unfair. -
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?
Elias Armstrong 5/14/2024 9:44 AMI would say that getting a geothermal heat pump installed in my house is something that I can do to help start expanding. -
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?
Elias Armstrong 5/13/2024 9:11 AMI think that in Asheville, multiple buildings are tall and strong enough to put microturbines on. Like the Duke Energy Center. There is also many mountains around that we could put them on.
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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!
Elias Armstrong 5/09/2024 9:59 AMI had not heard of biomass technology before. It surprised me that there are so many things that can be turned into a way to produce electricity or power. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Research Bottom-Trawling Seafloor ImpactsWhy is protecting the seafloor important?
Elias Armstrong 5/06/2024 8:49 AMThe ocean floor is a very important aspect of containing carbon and we need that to help the earth sustain itself.