

Owen Jernigan
"To better myself and others around me."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 797 TOTAL
participant impact
-
UP TO1.0sustainable seafood mealconsumed
-
UP TO259milesnot traveled by car
-
UP TO259milestraveled by bus
-
UP TO42pounds of CO2have been saved
-
UP TO3.0lightbulbsreplaced
-
UP TO110minutesspent exercising
-
UP TO267minutesspent learning
Owen's actions
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Cook With Sustainable Seafood
Improved Fisheries
Using the Seafood Watch guide, I will feature a sustainable seafood ingredient in a new recipe.
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.
Electricity
Rooftop Solar Consultation
Distributed Solar Photovoltaics
After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
Public Transit
I will use public transit 15 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Cook With Seaweed
Seaweed Farming
I will use seaweed in a new recipe.
Electricity
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
Ocean Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Buildings
Research Heat Pumps
High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Transportation
Test Drive an Electric Bike
Electric Bicycles
I will test drive an electric bike at a local distributor to see if it makes sense to use one in place of my car, or to extend the area I can cover by bike.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 15 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Buildings
Plan to Insulate
Insulation
I will spend 20 minutes finding out how to make my home more energy efficient through better insulation and weatherization.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 16 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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?
-
Owen Jernigan 4/29/2025 3:19 PMThings are going good for my ecochallenges. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityHad 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!
Owen Jernigan 4/24/2025 5:47 AMI had never heard of it before and I was surprised that people can use plants for energy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityGeothermal 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?
Owen Jernigan 4/23/2025 6:08 AMI can’t invest a lot because I am young but volunteering could be helpful. -
Owen Jernigan 4/23/2025 5:35 AMLets do our ecochallenges -
Owen Jernigan 4/21/2025 6:29 AMI havent done it in a while but I'm back -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Owen Jernigan 4/02/2025 5:59 AMI had never heard of it and I think that the biggest advantage is the quality of life improvement for the cows. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsWhat are some of the benefits of making your home more energy efficient?
-
Owen Jernigan 4/01/2025 5:33 AMWe are very close to first place! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Owen Jernigan 3/28/2025 6:33 AMI can use that information to help stop food waste in my life but also in other people life. -
Owen Jernigan 3/28/2025 5:34 AMWe need to beat carbon cutters