Amaryn Howie

Asheville High School Spring 2024!

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Amaryn's actions

Transportation

Try Carpooling

Carpooling

I will commute by carpool 5 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

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DAILY 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.

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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.

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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.

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Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

More Fruits And Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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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.

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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?

Amaryn Howie 5/03/2024 11:03 AM

There are many ways to protect peatlands. We can stop doing activities such as agricultural conversion and drainage, and restoring the waterlogged conditions. These all require peat formation. We need to work on preserving the peatlands and prioritize conservation. if you live far away, you can support organizations defending 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?

Amaryn Howie 5/01/2024 5:23 PM

I learned that refrigerants (CFCs) impact the climate and cause global warming. Grocery stores contribute to this problem because they have refrigerants that enter the atmosphere and start warming periods.

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Amaryn Howie 4/25/2024 10:59 AM

If you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, you can make better decisions about the food you buy. If the best-by or use-by dates on items only give you a few days until they aren't the best quality, it might be a better decision to pick a different item, on the shelf. It's also important to know the difference, because if the sell-buy date says the day you want to use it, it's still good until it passes the use-by date. If you know the differences between these, you'll waste less food!

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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?

Amaryn Howie 4/25/2024 10:58 AM

If you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, you can make better decisions about the food you buy. If the best-by or use-by dates on items only give you a few days until they aren't the best quality, it might be a better decision to pick a different item, on the shelf. It's also important to know the difference, because if the sell-buy date says the day you want to use it, it's still good until it passes the use-by date. If you know the differences between these, you'll waste less food!

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