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Camille Cremers

Asheville High School/SILSA

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 426 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    30
    miles
    traveled by carpool
  • UP TO
    30
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    3.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    17
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    270
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    30
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    500
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    384
    minutes
    spent learning

Camille's actions

Buildings

Fix Leaky Faucets

Low-Flow Fixtures

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Visit the Coast

Macroalgae Protection and Restoration

I will visit a coastal or ocean site to experience the ecosystem and look for the presence of macroalgae/seaweed.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY 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 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Try Carpooling

Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 30 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal Power

I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 50 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn About Aquaculture

Improved Aquaculture

Each day, I will spend at least 45 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy

Ocean Power

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn About Cattle Farming

Improved Cattle Feed; Improved Manure Management

I will spend 55 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 48 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 36 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 20 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Education
    What did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?

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    Camille Cremers 4/30/2025 11:14 AM
    The need for family planning is essential for informed reproductive choices and health improvement. Different places have varying needs based on cultural, economic, and social factors that affect access to family planning resources.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    What did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?

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    Camille Cremers 4/30/2025 10:51 AM
    I learned a lot because I had no prior knowledge of it. I learned that Wave and tidal energy are renewable energy sources harnessed from the ocean's movement. Tidal energy utilizes the rise and fall of tides, while wave energy utilizes the motion of ocean waves. Compared to other energy sources, they have high energy density, are predictable, and offer potential for continuous energy generation.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    What was the most interesting thing to learn about sustainable aquaculture practices?

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    Camille Cremers 4/30/2025 9:28 AM
    Sustainable fish farming recycles fish waste to help plants grow, reducing waste and boosting food production.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    Micro 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?

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    Camille Cremers 4/29/2025 11:10 AM
    They could be installed on top of some tall or even small city buildings in downtown Asheville, large open areas like parks, or any high areas, etc.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    Had 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!

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    Camille Cremers 4/24/2025 11:09 AM
    I have heard of biomass technology before. I was surprised to learn that it takes waste such as plants and manure and turns it into energy, and also creates natural fertilizers.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    Geothermal 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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    Camille Cremers 4/23/2025 10:45 AM
    I can share what I learn about geothermal energy with others and speak up for clean energy. I can also give time to learn more and support leaders who want to use it.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    Changing lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?

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    Camille Cremers 4/22/2025 11:04 AM
    I can turn off lights when not in the room, turn off electronics, and use smart thermostats because these are all good ways to be more energy efficient.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
    What coastal site did you visit and what did you learn while there?

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    Camille Cremers 4/22/2025 10:58 AM
    I visited Myrtle Beach and I learned that there are lots of coral and jellyfish washed up on shore that are broken or dead.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Buildings
    What are other easy and low-cost ways to reduce your water usage at home?

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    Camille Cremers 4/22/2025 10:47 AM
    Other easy and low-cost ways to reduce my water usage at home are to take shorter showers, not leave the water running in the sink when you are washing hands, and only fill drinking cups with the amount of water you are going to drink.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
    An average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Where would you rather use this money?

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    Camille Cremers 4/22/2025 10:36 AM
    I would rather use this money on more spending money on fun activities that I can do with my friends and family, or other things like clothes I may need.