Herschel Janow
POINTS TOTAL
- 35 TODAY
- 45 THIS WEEK
- 411 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO12conversationswith people
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
Herschel's actions
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 30 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
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
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 2 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-Waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 2 meals with zero-waste each day.
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
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.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 2
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will replace or remove the palm oil, coffee, and cocoa products in my current diet that are known to contribute to deforestation.
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 QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks Learn about BiocharCan biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?
Herschel Janow 5/05/2024 10:24 AMBio char provides many additional benefits that include improving soil quality and crop yields, reducing reliance on chemical fertilizers, removing pollutants from the air and water, and many other benefits. There is no drought that bio char has a positive impact. -
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?
Herschel Janow 5/05/2024 7:23 AMGeothermal energy is a growing trend all around the world. Some reasons that you should invest in geothermal energy include, it is environmental friendly, it allows energy to be extracted from fossil fuels, and it only produces a fraction of carbon dioxide compared to other energy sources. -
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?
Herschel Janow 5/03/2024 9:29 AMSome choices that we could make that could be beneficial to peat lands that will help the atmosphere include, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by being cautious, preserving and preventing wildfires, taking care of local water sources by regulating and purifying the water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Spread the Word about Energy AlternativesWhat inspiration and wisdom can you gather from your family, faith, or community traditions that would help you in both communicating about and addressing our most pressing energy issues?
Herschel Janow 5/02/2024 11:00 AMMy mom is very passionate about protecting the environment and maintaining healthy habits. She tells me about the benefits of idolizing these habits and protecting our atmosphere. With that said I have the knowledge to purpose this idea to other people and spread the word about ways that we can use natural resources to produce energy. This includes, hydro power, solar powered, and wind powered to produce energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Herschel Janow 5/01/2024 5:02 PMI will use the parts needed in the recipe. I will boil down the skin into a pallet cleanser for my mouth and for the stem, top, and stalks I will put them in the compost which goes back into the soil. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustry Research the Climate Impact of RefrigerantsWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Herschel Janow 4/30/2024 11:28 AMSome refrigerants can damage both the ozone layer, and the troposphere layer, and some release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. Supermarkets are required to have a lot of refrigerators to keep food at a certain temperature. So with that said, supermarkets have a huge impact on releasing refrigerants into the atmosphere, damaging the climate. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 2How difficult or easy was it to change your diet?
Herschel Janow 4/26/2024 9:29 AMI found it very easy because I did not have to change my diet because I do not eat or drink any of these products. I only drink water because it is more beneficial. -
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?
Herschel Janow 4/25/2024 9:46 AMBy informing me on what products are perishable and which ones are not. It also influences me to make better decisions about throwing away food that is still classified as good to eat. If an item is bought with an expiration date that is close, eat that item before the rest of the products in your fridge to reduce the rate of trashing perfectly good food.