Mikayla Sprinkle
4/24/2019 6:18 AM
Education, raise awareness, volunteering.
Mikayla Sprinkle
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Mikayla's actions
Land Use
Research Peatlands
#13 Peatlands
I will spend 40 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Materials
Properly Dispose of Refrigerants
#1 Refrigerant Management
I will spend at least 55 minutes learning how to properly dispose of my refrigerator, freezer, and other refrigerants at the end of their useful lives.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Micro Wind
#76 Micro Wind
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of Micro Wind.
Land Use
Learn about Temperate Forests
#12 Temperate Forests
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Land Use
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
#5 Tropical Forests
I will spend at least 45 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Food
Learn More about Silvopasture
#9 Silvopasture
I will spend at least 25 minutes watching videos and/or reading about the environmental benefits of silvopasture.
Electricity Generation
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
#18 Geothermal
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
#3 Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 45 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Materials
Share Bioplastic Disposal Tips
#47 Bioplastic
I will spend at least 20 minutes researching how to properly dispose of bioplastics in my city and share this information with 3 friends, family and/or colleagues.
Electricity Generation
Learn More about Biomass
#34 Biomass
I will spend at least 55 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Research PeatlandsMuch of Indonesia's peatlands have been drained so they could be replaced with palm oil or pulp and paper plantations. How can you make choices that help to protect peatlands, even if you live far away from one?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass techonology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share this with your friends!
Mikayla Sprinkle 4/23/2019 6:41 AMI never knew about biomass tech. before but I learned that it's a fuel made of organic material. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Properly Dispose of RefrigerantsHow do you address your own feelings of concern, fear or despair about climate change?
Mikayla Sprinkle 4/23/2019 6:32 AMI think climate change is going to get worse through out the years but I don't think anyone is going to fix anything or help. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation Learn More about Micro WindMicro turbines can be placed on large structures to take advantage of stronger, steadier breezes. The Eiffel Tower now sports vertical axis turbines that produce electricity for use on site. Where could micro turbines potentially be installed in your city?
Mikayla Sprinkle 4/22/2019 6:25 AMI would think on the top of some buildings, in parks, parking decks, maybe if there's a state fair have one around. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Learn about Temperate ForestsAs you learn more about the scope and seriousness of the environmental challenges we face, what impact does that have on your thinking and actions? What are the parts that feel overwhelming? What parts help you feel hopeful?
Mikayla Sprinkle 4/12/2019 6:16 AMI think what's over whelming is what's actually happening to the environment, the impact on my thinking and actions has changed because some things I think are bad now and some I still think are good. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Use Forest-Friendly Foods 1How is your diet currently impacting deforestation? What can you do to decrease your negative impact and increase your positive impact?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood 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?
Mikayla Sprinkle 4/09/2019 5:59 AMI never heard of it before but I feel like it could help the environment and the cycle. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Generation 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?
Mikayla Sprinkle 4/05/2019 6:34 AMFor passive geothermal, the gov’t could provide tax refunds like they do for solar energy. The gov’t could also fund part or all of the investments for active geothermal power plants or they can provide incentives for power companies to build these power plants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONMaterials Share Bioplastic Disposal TipsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
Mikayla Sprinkle 4/04/2019 6:38 AMwhat concerns me is what's happening to the animals and plants, locally we can just pick up trash and know what we are throwing out the right way and wrong way, globally we can just teach and learn from others. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood 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?
Mikayla Sprinkle 4/04/2019 6:28 AMKnow that I know what each one means I know what I can keep, buy, throw away, etc. without wasting money or wasting food.