Nolan Rhodes
POINTS TOTAL
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- 541 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO11meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO377milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO99milestraveled by bike
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UP TO377milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO179pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO564minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO98minutesspent exercising
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UP TO299minutesspent learning
Nolan's actions
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
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.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Family Planning and Education
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Transportation
Explore Other Transportation Solutions
All Transportation Solutions
I will spend at least 4 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 30 miles per day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 3 miles each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Transportation
Advocate For Greener Vehicles
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars, Efficient Trucks
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on electric and fuel-efficient vehicles.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 3 meatless or vegan meals each day of the challenge.
Buildings
Learn about 'Green Gentrification'
Multiple Solutions
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about green gentrification and how it relates to city planning for climate action.
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.
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.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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
Choose Renewable Energy or Purchase Renewable Energy Credits
Onshore Wind Turbines, Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaics
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option. If my utility does not offer one, I will purchase Renewable Energy Credits to match my usage.
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.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
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.
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.
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 QUESTIONTransportation Test Drive an Electric BikeHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Private vehicles account for 60% of trips of a mile or less. Do you often drive short distances instead of biking or walking? If so, how might incorporating an electric bike into your lifestyle help you make more climate-friendly choices?
Nolan Rhodes 5/30/2024 1:41 PMWhen I want to hangout with friends I usually bike and I think an electric bike could make it easier because I could get places faster. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go for a Daily WalkWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Nolan Rhodes 5/30/2024 11:23 AMI have noticed the raw beauty of the outdoors and I have really enjoyed having the time to think to myself. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Nolan Rhodes 5/30/2024 10:57 AMit makes me feel better about myself because it is healthy for both me and the environment. -
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?
Nolan Rhodes 5/30/2024 10:48 AMthe track, school, the store, beaver lake. I can use carpooling to get almost everywhere -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our bodies, our planet, and other people?
Nolan Rhodes 5/28/2024 4:27 PMPeople in richer countries eat more meat because they can afford it and it's readily available. This leads to health risks, environmental damage, and affects global food resources.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric VehicleReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
Nolan Rhodes 5/28/2024 4:04 PMSome of the other motivators that inspire me to switch to a more fuel-efficient vehicle is the faster acceleration, they are still very simple to use and be using them they introduce you to a whole new car community. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Nolan Rhodes 5/28/2024 3:52 PMI feel like I am more focused on the actual food and eat slower and take more time. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONBuildings Learn about 'Green Gentrification'Cities and towns need to plan for climate change. How can your city or town make its climate action plans equitable and socially just?
Nolan Rhodes 5/24/2024 6:21 PMAsheville can preserve affordable housing and and make sure to have a equal spread of green spaces around town. -
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?
Nolan Rhodes 5/14/2024 10:07 AMThe investment that seems the best to me is passive geothermal heating because the earth's temp is almost always the same and it's a very sustainable resource that does not release carbon. -
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?
Nolan Rhodes 5/13/2024 9:41 AMMicroturbines could potentials be but on the roofs of the large parking garages because there are many all around avl.