Matt Papin
12/04/2020 12:42 PM
Family planning is an essential and basic human right. Some people have much less control over their reproductive health and less access to things such as contraceptives.
Matt Papin
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Matt's actions
Electricity
Learn More about Micro Wind
Micro Wind Turbines
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of micro wind.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Land Sinks
Forest-Friendly Foods 1
Tropical Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 10 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.
Health and Education
Research Barriers to Participation and Representation
Health and Education
I will spend at least 25 minutes learning more about the barriers to women's equal participation and representation around the world.
Land Sinks
Research Peatlands
Peatland Protection and Rewetting
I will spend 15 minutes researching the environmental benefits of peatlands and what is being done around the world to conserve and restore them.
Health and Education
Learn about the Need for Family Planning
Health and Education
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the need for family planning globally.
Land Sinks
Learn about Temperate Forests
Temperate Forest Restoration
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the environmental services provided by and the environmental issues affecting temperate forests.
Electricity
Learn More About Geothermal Energy
Geothermal Power
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and Education Learn about the Need for Family PlanningWhat did you learn about the need for family planning? How do the needs of different people in different places compare to each other?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks 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?
Matt Papin 12/02/2020 12:44 PMThe more that I learn about the environmental challenges we face, the more I begin to think about my daily actions and what I can do to reduce the negative impact I have. The ultimate lack of control that I have surrounding what other people do. The control I have of my own actions and what I share. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONLand Sinks 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?
Matt Papin 12/01/2020 10:16 AMI can help protect peatlands by being more mindful of what i buy and where my products come from . -
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?
Matt Papin 11/30/2020 8:53 AMIn the community around me, women on a daily basis must face violence and misogyny. -
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?
Matt Papin 11/24/2020 1:49 PMBy eating cocoa, meat products, and palm oil, I am contributing to deforestation. To decrease the negative impact I can reduce the amounts of the products I consume and look for sustainably grown products. -
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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity 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?
Matt Papin 11/20/2020 12:21 PMMicroturbines could be installed on buildings throughout the city or in patches of unused land. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricity Learn More about BiomassHad you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
Matt Papin 11/19/2020 11:04 AMI previously had never heard of biomass technology before this challenge. I'm surprised that biomass would be considered a renewable resource. -
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?
Matt Papin 11/18/2020 2:09 PMI believe money investment is the most feasible option to help with the expansion of geothermal energy.