Elora Condron

Asheville High School Spring 2024!

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
170 THIS WEEK
346 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

11

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

84

minutes

spent learning

Elora'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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Smaller Portions

Reduced Food Waste

I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Research Peatlands

Much 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 AM

Well 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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

What did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?

Elora Condron 4/30/2024 5:57 PM

I 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.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use More Fruits And Veggies

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?

Elora Condron 4/25/2024 8:04 AM

Eating less red meat and more fruits and veggies can help with cholesterol and cardiovascular problems.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Smaller Portions

While 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 AM

You yourself can be healthier. Also, you will have better control, and eating less will make things last longer which will help with food costs.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

How 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 AM

Well 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

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