Michal Zemanik

HP Prague

"I want to pick up new routines while strengthening the ones I've already got!"

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participant impact

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137

pieces of litter

picked up
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835

minutes

spent learning
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348

gallons of water

have been saved

Michal's actions

Action Track: Building Resilience

Research Local Climate Issues

I will spend at least 10 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Fresh Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

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Wildlife

Research Benefits of Biodiversity

I will spend at least 120 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.

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People

Keep My Community Clean

I will pick up 2 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

I will spend at least 10 minutes a day using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Oceans

Support Organic Growing Methods

I will buy organic cotton and foods grown without the use of synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

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Action Track: Building Resilience

Support Pollinators

At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators, including monarch butterflies, to produce fruit. I will spend 120 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.

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Participant Feed

Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
Share thoughts, encourage others, and reinforce positive new habits on the Feed.

To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?

REFLECTION QUESTION
Wildlife Research Benefits of Biodiversity

How can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?

Michal Zemanik 4/30/2020 5:14 AM

You can stop eating animals.
You can find an NGO and support their actions in this matter.
You can leave out a small fraction of your garden unattended, let it grow wild and it will attract many different species.
You can stop using chemicals when farming.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Oceans Support Organic Growing Methods

It is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?

Michal Zemanik 4/30/2020 5:12 AM

Yes, you can. If we eliminated all the chemicals and grew plants in an organic way and for people only, we might be able to do that. If we also stopped farming billions of animals solely for the purpose of them being killed and eaten by humans, we would increase our changes of going full organic.

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Fresh Water Conserve Toilet Water

What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?

Michal Zemanik 4/30/2020 5:07 AM

For instance, there should be a fairly easy and user-friendly way (supported by the government as well) to implement systems on saving the used water and use it for flushing the toilets. A way fit for all the citizens so that the impact is greater.

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Action Track: Building Resilience Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement

Who is affected by polluted water or a lack of access to water in your region? How are they affected?

Michal Zemanik 4/30/2020 5:05 AM

The citizens are not as severely affected as the agriculture, birds, insects and most definitely, the plants.
The water is a very precious commodity, we're beginning to see that and we have to learn that very soon. There is an on-going drought in the country, it doesn't rain nearly as much as we were used to and there was almost no snow in the winter. The underground water levels are lowering, the above ground water sources are at a fraction of their capacity.
Everybody can do their bit. Install some water-saving enhancements, flush your toilet wisely and, generally, do not waste the water.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Research Local Climate Issues

In what ways is your local community resilient to shock events like we’ve experienced recently? How could you help it become more resilient?

Michal Zemanik 4/30/2020 5:01 AM

My local council is trying to mitigate the effects of the climate change in a few ways, but, this being in a densely populated area, they are limited.
For example, the council is planting new trees in the streets or lowered the incidence of cutting grass in public parks.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Building Resilience Support Pollinators

Why is it important to take care of pollinators?

Michal Zemanik 4/26/2020 1:29 PM

Without them, about 60% of all food would not exist and the bees' impact is worth roughly $365 bil annually.
They suffer mostly from various parasites, viruses, use of chemicals, monoculture agriculture and climate change. Human activity is directly responsible not only for the loss of pollinators but, in consequence, the loss of whole other species, with humankind probably the last on the list.
We need to support them in every way we can. If possible, we should plant plants with colorful flowers (bees tend to opt for blue and yellow colored flowers), refrain from using chemicals and pesticides and, when mowing the lawn, do not do it in one go but leave out some of the area with longer grass for the insects.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
People Keep My Community Clean

How does the act of picking up litter connect you more to your community?

Michal Zemanik 4/19/2020 11:21 AM

Just when I thought there were almost no visible pieces of garbage in the Stromovka park, upon closer inspection - I found loads of cigarette butts!

Shame on those people, but at least I've got something to pick up. I doubt though I will ever outweigh their negative impact.

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Michal Zemanik 4/05/2020 9:16 AM

Went on a little walk to dispose of biowaste in Stromovka and the whole park looked so tidy! Almost had a problem fulfilling my Daily challenge - to pick up at least 2 pieces of litter.

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