Paiden Castelblanco
4/29/2021 9:18 AM
I can invest in geothermal energy by literally investing in geothermal companies or, later in life, install a passive system for my home.
Paiden Castelblanco
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 727 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO26meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,340minutesspent exercising
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UP TO330minutesspent learning
Paiden's actions
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 35 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Watch a Video about Methane Digesters
Methane Digesters
I will watch a video about methane digesters (also commonly known as anaerobic digesters).
Industry
Bioplastics
Bioplastics are a promising solution to plastic waste and climate change… but they aren’t necessarily sustainable. Find out why!
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 35 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Land Sinks
Learn More about Silvopasture
Silvopasture
I will spend at least 15 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
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
Explore Other Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
All Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions
I will spend at least 90 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 50 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Industry
Practice the 5 R's
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
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 2 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Health and Education
Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or Immigrants
Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders
I will spend 15 minutes researching businesses owned by women, immigrants, and Black, Indigenous, and people of color that I can support when shopping.
Electricity
Calculate My Carbon Footprint
All Drawdown Solutions
I will calculate the greenhouse gas emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce my negative impact on the environment.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
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 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Watch a Video about Methane DigestersWhat does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?
Paiden Castelblanco 4/28/2021 9:11 AMI imagine community gardens, generators powered by sustainable energy sources like biogas or wind turbines, and more plant and animal life. Legislation that promotes sustainable energy sources, mass-informing the world about the "behind-the-curtains" processes of the globe, and more people being willing / motivated to actively play out the solutions to climate change. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land Use Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Paiden Castelblanco 4/19/2021 9:29 AMI will not view expiration dates as safety warnings, and use my sense of smell to further determine freshness if needed. I can also delay the time I open a product to see if it's really more "fresh". -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
Paiden Castelblanco 4/19/2021 9:24 AMThe palm oil and animal products that I consume are some of the most impactful foods on the environment in terms of deforestation. I can opt for even more plant-based meat/dairy alternative products, be more aware of products that have palm oil in them and choose better options. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks Learn More about SilvopastureHad you heard of the term "silvopasture" before now? After learning more about it, what do you think is the biggest advantage of silvopasture?
Paiden Castelblanco 4/16/2021 7:01 PMNo, I had not heard of it before, but I definitely think the biggest advantage is the stability of an ecosystem that a silvopasture creates. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Research Barriers to Participation and RepresentationWhat are some of the barriers that exist to women's equal participation and/or representation in your community?
Paiden Castelblanco 4/12/2021 11:31 AMWell to start off, implicit bias preferring men over women is an issue that our policymakers and hiring companies (and more) have that make it difficult for women to obtain or even maintain jobs. Then, you have the added layer of structural discrimination which is simply the lack of acknowledgment or opportunity for women, like in some countries how women are deprived of the right to education. Overall, we are pretty globally disadvantaged. -
Paiden Castelblanco 4/08/2021 5:47 PMthe ecochallenge is going well so far, i just keep forgetting to check-in everyday (yikes). -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Support Businesses Owned by Women, BIPOC, or ImmigrantsGlobally, women typically invest a higher proportion of their earnings in their families and communities than men. What have you done in the past to support women-owned businesses? How can you better support communities by supporting women?
Paiden Castelblanco 4/01/2021 11:00 AMI can continue to make informed consumer decisions, and ask about business ownership at the Farmer's Market. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Calculate My Carbon FootprintWhat stood out to you most about your carbon footprint? What surprised you or sparked curiosity? Where can you take most immediate action?
Paiden Castelblanco 4/01/2021 10:50 AMI didn't realize how much the utilities in my house emitted, and how the waste my family produced contributed to a heightened carbon footprint.