Watts Nowak
5/21/2024 5:40 AM
I can probably use LED lighting in other spaces of the house, not just on the ground floor, I can use more in my room.
Watts Nowak
POINTS TOTAL
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participant impact
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UP TO75milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO75milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO42pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO15lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO329minutesspent learning
Watts'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
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 4 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
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.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 20 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Transportation
Running
Running does not burn any fossil fuels unlike cars and other forms of transportation.
Buildings
Replace Manual Thermostats
Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Buildings
Learn about the Legacy of Redlining
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about the legacy of redlining and how city planning and environmental justice issues are interconnected.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Aquaculture
Improved Aquaculture
Each day, I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Watts Nowak 5/17/2024 6:33 AMMy current living currently is supported by 7 earths if everyone had the same living style that I have. I can cut back my consumption of artificial sugars and meat/poultry products. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Try CarpoolingList some of the places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
Watts Nowak 5/17/2024 5:34 AMSchool, grocery stores, friends houses.
I can run/ walk everywhere except school, I can ride with others to and from school. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about Micro WindMicro 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?
Watts Nowak 5/15/2024 6:32 AMMicro turbines could be installed downtown, on top of hotels, city buildings, and residential spaces. -
Watts Nowak 4/30/2024 6:00 AMI joined the Eco Challenge for science class and to try and make the world better. I choose a lot of building and transportation actions because I find it interesting to find out about efficient housing and transportation. -
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?
Watts Nowak 4/30/2024 5:57 AMWe can push government agencies to protect peat lands, we can also try to get the word out about them. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Replace Manual ThermostatsHow do you anticipate replacing your thermostats for smart ones will positively impact your life?
Watts Nowak 4/26/2024 5:35 AMIt will make it easier to change the temperature and be more energy efficient and accurate. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Learn about the Legacy of RedliningHow does city planning and design relate to equity and climate change?
Watts Nowak 4/25/2024 5:35 AMCity planning and design relates to climate change and equity because certain city features can help encourage a green life such as a green roof, gardens, and extra water features. We can also make buildings have white tops to increase the amount of light being reflected. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn About AquacultureWhat was the most interesting thing to learn about sustainable aquaculture practices?
Watts Nowak 4/24/2024 5:40 AMThe most interesting thing to learn about sustainable aquaculture is the vaccinations and health concerns of all the fish.