Cory Moody

Asheville High School Spring 2024!

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
35 THIS WEEK
246 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

55

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

63

minutes

spent learning

Cory's actions

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 20 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 3
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.

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

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Industry

Practice the 5 Rs

Recycling

I will practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.

COMPLETED 4
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

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Go for a Daily Walk

What have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?

Cory Moody 5/06/2024 8:54 AM

I noticed that my dog somehow has boundless amounts of energy. She can run at full speed for 30+ minutes with no break and be completely fine. My neighborhood is full of infrastructure that's inaccessible for wheelchair and mobility aid users, such as uneven sidewalks and stairways with no access ramps.

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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?

Cory Moody 5/03/2024 9:17 AM

To protect peatlands we can make sure to use/purchase products that don’t come from land that used to be peatlands or contain peat. We can also pay attention to the legislature that affects 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?

Cory Moody 4/30/2024 9:55 AM

I learned that improper manufacturing and disposal practices of refrigerants can have monumental effects on the climate. Supermarkets often have large refrigerated sections where leaks and breakdowns are prevalent. Large chain stores often neglect proper disposal.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Practice the 5 Rs

What are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?

Cory Moody 4/29/2024 8:52 AM

I could make sure to pay more attention to what and how I recycle and follow all recycling instructions on packaging,

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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?

Cory Moody 4/25/2024 9:18 AM

Knowing the difference between these styles of dating means you can buy food that will last longer. This ultimately leads to less food waste and less money wasted.

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