Patricia Migiel

Comerica Bank

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participant impact

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Patricia's actions

Electricity Generation

Learn More About Geothermal Energy

#18 Geothermal

I will spend at least 10 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of geothermal energy and consider investing in this technology.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Materials

Recycle Everything I Can

#55 Household Recycling

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Land Use

Forest-Friendly Foods 1

#5 Tropical Forests

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching the impact of my diet to see how it contributes to deforestation.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transport

Explore Other Transport Solutions

All Transport Solutions

I will spend at least 20 minutes researching other Drawdown Transport Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transport

What did you find out? What is the most interesting fact you learned?
Patricia Migiel 4/25/2018 6:57 AM
Mass Transit - High speed rail is the fastest way to travel between 100 to 700 miles.
Electric Bikes -Are the most environmentally means of motorized transport in the world today.
Electric Vehicles -There are one million EVS on the road compared to gasoline powered vehicles.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Materials

How could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Patricia Migiel 4/19/2018 5:13 AM
What I need is to reduce waste so that less amount of it goes to the landfill that can reduce the landfills. Print on both sides of paper to reduce wastage, use electronic mail to reach out to people, remove my name from the mailing lists, use cloth napkins instead of paper napkins, avoid using disposable plates, spoons

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food

Now that you know the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates, how will you view expiration dates differently?
Patricia Migiel 4/17/2018 7:37 AM
When I go to the store. I will look at the expiration dates more closely.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Electricity Generation

Geothermal energy is reliable, abundant, and efficient. Project Drawdown states that public investment will play a crucial role in its expansion. What kind of investment seems most feasible for you?
Patricia Migiel 4/04/2018 5:26 AM
Oil and gas would be more feasible for me.

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