

Brezlyn Pollick
"Skibbidy toilet we will win "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 441 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO2.0minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO6.0more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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UP TO445minutesspent learning
Brezlyn's actions
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 45 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.
Industry
Learn about Carbon Offsets
I will spend 20 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
Reduced Food Waste
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Aquaculture
Improved Aquaculture
Each day, I will spend at least 10 minutes learning about sustainable aquaculture.
Electricity
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
Ocean Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Buildings
Online Energy Audit
Multiple Solutions
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 15 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
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.
Buildings
Research Heat Pumps
High-Efficiency Heat Pumps
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching heat pumps to see if installing one makes sense for my home/building.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 80 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn About Cattle Farming
Improved Cattle Feed; Improved Manure Management
I will spend 60 minutes researching cattle feed and manure management, or visiting a dairy farm to learn about their farming practices.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 25 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsWhy is taking action on climate change important to you? Why do you care?
Brezlyn Pollick 4/30/2025 7:17 PMTaking action to climate change is important to me because I want to be able to have kids or even family members grow up in a safer and cleaner environment than we are living in right now. I care because I don't want to see the planet we live on continue to be trashed and taken for granted, its the only one we have so we should respect it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityMicro 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildingsCities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Brezlyn Pollick 4/28/2025 11:00 AMAsheville can make its climate action plan equitable and socially by prioritizing group engagement, and incorporate social justice principles. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCoastal, Ocean, and Engineered SinksCan biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?
Brezlyn Pollick 4/28/2025 10:50 AMYes, it can! it can bring agricultural benefits. Such as enriching soil and boosting its fertility. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and EducationWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
Brezlyn Pollick 4/28/2025 6:36 AMI learned that it is good to have some way to keep track of where everyone needs to be because then you wont forget something and you can make time for everyone. The needs for different people to be in different places is important because they can do what they want. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat are some attributes of an offset that you should consider before purchasing them?
Brezlyn Pollick 4/24/2025 5:53 PMYou should make sure before purchasing carbon offsets that they are worth it, if it's additional and permanent. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?
Brezlyn Pollick 4/24/2025 5:47 PMI learned that energy can be harvested from waves in the ocean! Wave and tidal energy compare to other energy sources such as solar energy because they share similar density. -
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!
Brezlyn Pollick 4/24/2025 10:29 AMNo i haven't and I think that it was super interesting! I found that biomass involves the use of perennial biomass to generate electricity and heat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat are some more "Rs" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
Brezlyn Pollick 4/23/2025 3:23 PMrecycling, because it is a simple task that can also leave a remarkable result. I can also reuse, I took an old cool can I found and turned it into a candle! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
Brezlyn Pollick 4/23/2025 3:06 PMSome benefits that I noticed while I ate smaller servings was that I could finish all my food and still feel full but not over stuffed with food!