Earth Month Ecochallenge: Drawdown

April 1 - April 30, 2021

Lila Allen

Asheville High School Spring 2021!

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Lila's actions

Action Track: Climate Resilience

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME 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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

Methane Digesters

I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Learn More about Biomass

Biomass Power

I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 25 minute(s) learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Bioplastics

Bioplastics are a promising solution to plastic waste and climate change… but they aren’t necessarily sustainable. Find out why!

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

Bioplastics

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn about Temperate Forests

Temperate Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

Tropical Forest Restoration

I will spend at least 25 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Land Sinks

Learn More about Silvopasture

Silvopasture

I will spend at least 17 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 35 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Research Barriers to Participation and Representation

Health and Education

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Learn about the Need for Family Planning

Health and Education

I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Climate Resilience 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?

Lila Allen 4/30/2021 7:27 AM

I think that if we stop building as many apartments and condominiums and instead create more parks, green spaces, and gardens the price of living won’t be as crazy. I think we could also benefit from getting rid of chemical plants and waste facilities near neighborhoods creating a safer and healthier environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More About Geothermal Energy

Geothermal 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?

Lila Allen 4/29/2021 9:02 AM

A good investment for me would be to install a geothermal heat pump when I either buy or build a house in the future because it would help the environment and help me save money.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Watch a Video about Methane Digesters

What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

Lila Allen 4/28/2021 8:53 AM

My vision of a sustainable community is one where there is a penalty for using more resources than is necessary and wasting those resources because that is totally unfair. I also think that our resources need to be renewable so we don't drain the Earth of life.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Learn More about Biomass

Had 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!

Lila Allen 4/27/2021 8:37 AM

I have heard the words biomass technology before reading this but I did not know what it was. Now knowing that it is a 100% clean energy source that can be used for heating, cooking, electricity, and so much more.

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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?

Lila Allen 4/27/2021 8:20 AM

I can always help to inform more people about the significance of peatland and the impact they have on the Earth and atmosphere when they are destroyed.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Bioplastics

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Lila Allen 4/27/2021 8:17 AM

I am very concerned about how so many people know they are doing bad things that are hurting the planet but they just do not care and continue to do the same thing. I don't know how but somehow we are going to have to reach out to those people and explain in a way they can understand how serious the problem is that they will stop.

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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?

Lila Allen 4/22/2021 8:32 AM

The climate impact of refrigerants used to be a lot worse than it is now because of the use of CFCs. Now the replacement is HCFCs which seemed like a great idea until we saw the other climate issues it created. As stores sell more and more products that release HCFCs through leaks and disposal there is going to be a greater negative impact on the climate.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Industry Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips

What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

Lila Allen 4/21/2021 9:10 AM

I am very concerned about the number of resources that America uses alone, and how we are using and polluting other country's resources and land.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Learn about Temperate Forests

As you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?

Lila Allen 4/20/2021 9:26 AM

Learning more about the environmental challenges in our world has really worried me. It is scary to think about how many trees are being destroyed. Even though the thought of what is happening to our environment is terrible and scary it has also made me feel more motivated to do something about this issue and help to fix it.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Land Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1

How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?

Lila Allen 4/19/2021 9:03 AM

My diet is not too heavy on animal products but still has some negative impact by supporting soy crops. I have also contributed to the problem of coffee and cocoa crops. I can decrease my negative impact starting today by limiting the amount of palm oil products, animal products, coffee, and cocoa I buy and consume and if I do buy it I will make sure it has the Rainforest Alliance labels.

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