August Boachie
5/03/2024 7:29 AM
Stop supporting the products that come from the peatlands and instead buy things that have been derived from safe agricultural practices.
August Boachie
POINTS TOTAL
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- 130 THIS WEEK
- 216 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0carbon footprintcalculated
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
August's actions
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
o 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
Cook With Seaweed
Seaweed Farming
I will use seaweed in a new recipe.
Share Your Story
Share Your Aha Moment
Record and share a video describing your aha moment during Drawdown Ecochallenge through the resource link.
Electricity
Calculate My Household Carbon Footprint
I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
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 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?
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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?
August Boachie 4/30/2024 8:28 AMIt was discovered that a single supermarket releases 875 pounds (400 kilograms) of HFCs annually on average, which is the same amount of carbon emissions as 300 cars. It was determined that supermarket HFC leaks in the United States alone are equivalent to burning 22 million tonnes of coal in terms of global warming. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONShare Your Story Share Your Aha Momenthttp://ecochallenge.memfox.io/drawdown2023
August Boachie 4/29/2024 5:48 AMMy aha moment was when I finally understood how I can impact the environment and what some bad habits are. As a kid we were all warned about climate change and it was very vague and non specific but now I know exactly what the issue is and how I can help -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Calculate My Household Carbon FootprintAfter you determined your carbon footprint, did you see what different choices you can make in order to reduce it?
August Boachie 4/26/2024 7:37 AMYes, I need to begin turning off the lights when I leave my room and drying my clothes outside to prevent the dryer from running too much electricity. I will think about the environment and ways I can lower my carbon footprint. -
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?
August Boachie 4/25/2024 7:25 AMIf you know and understand all the terms it will make you a better consumer and a healthier person overall. If you don't fall for the tricks of these large corporations and factories the decisions you will make will forever impact your food choices and what you put in your body.