

Alex Mitasev
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,081 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO132milestraveled by bike
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UP TO210minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO390minutesspent exercising
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UP TO3.0conversationswith people
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UP TO87pounds of CO2have been saved
Alex's actions
Transport
Use Muscle Power
#49 Cars
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Buildings and Cities
Go for a Daily Walk
#54 Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Women and Girls
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Materials
Research Cement Alternatives
#36 Alternative Cement
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching cement alternatives that reduce the carbon footprint of concrete.
Electricity Generation
Explore Other Electricity Generation Solutions
All Electricity Generation Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Generation Solutions.
Buildings and Cities
Go by Bike
#59 Bike Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 11 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 7.27 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 10 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Wave and Tidal Energy
#29 Wave and Tidal
I will spend at least 90 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of wave and tidal energy.
Food
Explore Other Food Solutions
All Food Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.
Transport
Explore Other Transport Solutions
All Transport Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.
Women and Girls
Connect With A Nonprofit
#6 Educating Girls, #7 Family Planning, #62 Women Smallholders
I will connect with a local nonprofit working on womens' or girls' issues in my community, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Food
Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture
#11 Regenerative Agriculture
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.
Transport
Conduct Virtual Meetings
#63 Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Land Use
Plant Trees
#15 Afforestation
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Materials
Go Paperless
#70 Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Land Use
Restore Wetlands
#52 Coastal Wetlands
I will volunteer 3 hours with a wetland restoration project in my region.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 5 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow do wetlands differ from other ecosystems -- both in the services they offer and in your personal experience of them?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Alex Mitasev 4/24/2019 8:27 AMI learned to never recycle bioplastics in portland, as they interfere with the normal recycling process. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterialsWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand UseHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodClean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
Alex Mitasev 4/23/2019 1:10 PMMethane digesters have the potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. There are over 80 plants in operation in the UK. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWomen and GirlsWhat are the most pressing issues for women and girls in your community?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Alex Mitasev 4/23/2019 1:07 PMElectric buses have significant up front cost, but lower overall lifetime cost. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Alex Mitasev 4/23/2019 1:06 PMWe explored methods of reducing food waste, compared meal kits to grocery shopping, and discussed eating locally -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity GenerationWhat did you learn about wave and tidal energy? Were you surprised by the information you found?