Sara Benitez
5/02/2021 9:56 PM
I can advocate by spreading the information about geothermal energy so more people hear about it.
Sara Benitez
"I want to practice more sustainable actions and lifestyle choices."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 272 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO228minutesspent learning
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UP TO15minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
Sara's actions
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Industry
Bioplastics
Bioplastics are a promising solution to plastic waste and climate change… but they aren’t necessarily sustainable. Find out why!
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 53 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 30 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 40 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
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.
Participant Feed
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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 QUESTIONElectricityWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Sara Benitez 4/28/2021 9:39 PMInstead of using more and more materials to make energy, we can transform waste into energy. We need to be more resourceful. -
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!
Sara Benitez 4/27/2021 10:28 PMI haven't heard of it before. I learned that carbon rich biomass can produce heat. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand SinksHow is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Sara Benitez 4/19/2021 7:53 PMThings that I eat contain things like palm oil which are harmful and to decrease the negative impact, I can find alternatives to increase the positive -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and EducationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Sara Benitez 4/12/2021 8:25 PMI think there are many factors but unequal pay is something I see a lot and it's very unfair for us.