Michael Pszyk

WSP USA

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Michael's actions

Food

Zero-waste Cooking

#3 Reduced Food Waste

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

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DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

#4 Plant-Rich Diet

I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Transport

Research and Advocate for High-Speed Rail

#66 High-Speed Rail

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and advocating for a comprehensive high speed rail network in my country/region.

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Food

Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates

#3 Reduced Food Waste

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.

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Food

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

#11 Regenerative Agriculture

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

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Food

Explore Other Food Solutions

All Food Solutions

I will spend at least 60 minutes researching other Drawdown Food Solutions.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

#26 Electric Vehicles

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

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ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

Michael Pszyk 4/13/2019 12:43 AM
My Eco challenge is helping me understand more about the choices I make and the impact they have on the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Clean air, clean water and healthy food are three reasons to care about regenerative agriculture. What are some other reasons?
Michael Pszyk 4/13/2019 12:40 AM
A significant reason is the sustainability of regenerative agriculture which lowers the impact to the environment.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Michael Pszyk 4/13/2019 12:36 AM
Following the sell by dates ensures the safe and healthy consumption of products by consumers. The best by date helps the consumer in the purchase of products as needed and reduces waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

In your opinion, what contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other countries? What does this say about North American values and ways of living?
Michael Pszyk 4/13/2019 12:31 AM
The abundance of rich soils for pasture and feed for livestock allows for the low production cost of producing animal meat products. In the U.S. there is a long history and tradition of consuming these renewable food products. Following a diet that includes both meat protein and vegetables with moderate consumption of grain and dairy is the healthiest diet possible.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

How are environmental issues like black carbon and other emissions from cooking fires or rudimentary cookstoves also human health and social justice issues? Why do these issues matter to you?
Michael Pszyk 4/13/2019 12:21 AM
There are significant populations which due economic considerations or the remote locations in which they live are forced to cook and warm their homes by burning fossil fuels or bio-matter. These methods of creating heat generate tremendous quantities of carbon emissions.

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