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April 1 - April 30, 2021
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Benjamin Steenblik

Team Wyld

"To learn about, and participate in meaningful change, which has a small, yet tangible affect on my carbon footprint."

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participant impact

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    public officials or leaders
    contacted
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    1.0
    zero-waste meal
    consumed
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    3.0
    conversations
    with people
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    135
    minutes
    spent learning
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    documentary
    watched

Benjamin's actions

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Tend A Garden

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives

All Electricity Solutions

I will research and tell 1 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Solar Water Consultation

Solar Hot Water

I will contact a local installer/distributor to see if a solar water heater makes sense for my house.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Rooftop Solar Consultation

Distributed Solar Photovoltaics

After researching the incentives at the federal, state, utility, and local levels, I will contact a local installer/distributor for a solar panel installation consultation on my house.

UNCOMPLETED
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).

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Support Nutrient Management

Nutrient Management

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Learn about Biochar

Biochar Production

I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food, Agriculture, and Land Use Solutions.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks

Smart Seafood Choices

Ocean Farming

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Electricity

Communicate With My Elected Officials

Onshore Wind Turbines, Offshore Wind Turbines

I will write or call 4 elected official(s) telling them not to support fossil fuel subsidies and instead support wind energy generation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Composting

Composting, Reduced Food Waste

I will start a compost bin where I live.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Zero-waste Cooking

Reduced Food Waste

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 1
DAILY ACTION

Electricity

Explore Other Electricity Solutions

All Electricity Solutions

I will spend at least 45 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

UNCOMPLETED
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.

UNCOMPLETED
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

Advocate for Solar Installation

Distributed Solar Photovoltaics

I will create a plan to and advocate for solar installation at my business, apartment building, or campus.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    Identify some ways in which modern human societies have become unsustainable. What kind of roles do individuals have in creating and changing practices in society?

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    Benjamin Steenblik 4/14/2021 8:06 AM
    We drove through Craig Colorado yesterday, and discussed how we should be transfering from Coal, there is a plant there that is going to be decomissioned soon.  Renewable energy like wind and solar, can create safe, high paying jobs.  The cultural transition starts with a conversation.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
    Many states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?

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    Benjamin Steenblik 4/14/2021 8:05 AM
    I try to only eat trout that I catch in my local reservoir.  I do not have coastal access, but I do buy sustainably harvested and produced seafood at my grocery.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    What is the most exciting solution you explored? Why is it exciting to you?

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    Benjamin Steenblik 4/14/2021 8:02 AM
    Hemp and Project Draw Down's 100, math based, peer reviewed solutions.  Forestation, high speed rail, and marine permaculture all all really exciting to me.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    What does your vision of a sustainable community look like? What would need to be changed in order for such vision to become reality?

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    Benjamin Steenblik 4/14/2021 7:57 AM
    Man...that's a big one.  Sustainable community would incorporate equity, science, and inclusiveness to promote a holistic relationship with the world around us.  We need to awaken our collective consciousness and take action to break with systems that damage us, and our planet.  Nature's system was already perfect, and we need to honor it by returning to a more sustainable approach to everything we do.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    How does advocating for rooftop solar connect to your values? How might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?

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    Benjamin Steenblik 4/14/2021 7:53 AM
    It connects to my values because everything starts with a conversation.  The more I know about dispelling myths and misinformation about solar, and the more educated I am about actual costs and ROI, the more people I can get interested in renewables.  We all have to do our part to advocate for the change we want to see.  As a challenger, I want to break the status quo.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Electricity
    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?

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    Benjamin Steenblik 4/14/2021 7:51 AM
    I can support my local hot springs!
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
    Can biochar provide additional benefits besides sequestering carbon?

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    Benjamin Steenblik 4/14/2021 7:51 AM
    I had no idea biochar was so important for soil communities and carbon sequestration.