

Jade Walker
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 311 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by bike
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UP TO0.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO20minutesspent exercising
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UP TO242minutesspent learning
Jade's actions
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 27 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 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Zero-Waste Cooking
Reduced Food Waste
I will cook 6 meals with zero-waste each day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 1 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 7 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Electricity
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
Ocean Power
I will spend at least 17 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
Electric Cars, Hybrid Cars
I will spend at least 25 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Industry
Learn about Carbon Offsets
I will spend 10 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.
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 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 53 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Industry
Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants
Refrigerant Management
I will spend 48 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.
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 QUESTIONElectricityWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? How do they compare to other energy sources?
Jade Walker 4/30/2025 12:07 PMI learned that wave and tidal energy use the ocean to make electricity, and they don’t pollute the air. Tidal energy is more reliable than wind and solar because tides always happen, but it's not used as much yet because its infancy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Jade Walker 4/30/2025 12:03 PMUsing human-powered stuff like walking or biking makes me feel more awake and kinda proud, like I’m helping the planet. It’s not as fast as a car, but it’s fun and I get to see more cool things around me. Plus, it just feels better than sitting all day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Jade Walker 4/30/2025 11:55 AMOn my daily walks, I’ve noticed cool stuff like birds, nice trees, and people walking their dogs. I enjoy the fresh air and just getting a break from screens. It would be better I there were less trash, though.
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Danielle Werrell 4/30/2025 1:15 PMGetting out for a walk, you can see the changes that occur, the flower blossoms are just starting where I live and will soon see flowers.
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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?
Jade Walker 4/30/2025 10:57 AMMicro turbines could be put on tall buildings, like skyscrapers, or even on bridges where the wind is stronger. They could also go on the roofs of schools, malls, or power poles. These spots would catch enough wind without taking up too much space. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Jade Walker 4/29/2025 10:19 AMYou can use the whole vegetable to make your meals better and help cut down on waste. For example, you can blend apple peels into smoothies, cook radish tops in soups, or turn broccoli stems into a crunchy slaw. Even the stalks of celery can be added to salads or used in a veggie stock. It’s a simple way to get more out of your food and try new flavors!
4o mini
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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!
Jade Walker 4/24/2025 6:21 AMNo, I haven't, but what surprised me is that biomass technology allows people to make fuel out of wood, and I had no clue that was possible, so that was cool to learn. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Jade Walker 3/18/2025 11:21 AMThe food I eat, like chocolate, cookies, and meat, can hurt the forests because of things like palm oil and soy. To help, I can eat more plant based foods like tofu, almond milk, and vegetables instead of meat. I can also choose foods with healthier ingredients that don’t cause deforestation. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat did you learn about the climate impact of refrigerants? How do supermarkets contribute to this impact?
Jade Walker 3/18/2025 11:13 AMCFCs were used for refrigerators, freezers, and compressed gas containers. HCFCs are chemicals in air conditioners that make the Earth warmer much worse than carbon dioxide. countries made a promise to stop using these bad chemicals and use safer ones instead. This helps keep the Earth cooler.-
Tea Bowen-Zerbe 3/18/2025 11:14 AM
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhat did you learn from visiting or researching a dairy farm?
Jade Walker 3/18/2025 10:57 AMI didn't research or visit a dairy farm however I did read a chapter in the story of More by Hope Jahren about "raising meat". I learned about how they would put the same type of meat and put them all together and sell it. They are also not even treated well and are raised just to be slaughtered and if we keep shoving cattle together pollution will keep rising because of their farts and burps.