Climate Drops is a mobile application that tracks climate-friendly actions and converts them into digital points called Drops. Users can earn Drops by biking, planting trees, recycling waste, saving energy, and generating renewable energy. Drops can then be exchanged with partner businesses for discounts and goods. The app aims to incentivize individual actions that reduce carbon emissions and fight climate change.

1. Climate Drops
Mobile Application of Eco-friendly actions
www.climatedrops.com

2. Climate Change
Average Earth temperature has already increased by 1 degree
Celsius in comparison with the pre-industrial levels leading to
rising frequency of extreme weather conditions
Climate change is caused by human-made emissions of
greenhouse gases, including СО2, CH4, N2O, etc.
To fight climate change United Nations adopted Framework
Convention on Climate Change and Paris Agreement
Red and yellow colors point
the temperature increase
during 2013-2017 comparing
with the average levels
Source: NASA’s Scientific
Visualization Studio

3. Greenhouse Gases
Molecules of greenhouse gases absorb and return back to Earth
surface part of infrared arrays, increasing Earth temperature
Image credit: bioninja.com.au

4. Covenant of Mayors for Climate
and Energy
The Covenant of Mayors is the world's largest movement
for local climate and energy actions.
Cities develop and implement sustainable energy and
climate action plans to reduce carbon emissions on their
territories by 30-40%

5. Personal Impact on Climate
On average, every person is
responsible for the emissions of 5-
15 tonnes of CO2, as a result of
using power, heat, transport and
other goods and services.
Such emissions are called Carbon
Footprint.
Every person can influence
around half of the volume.
Nearly everyone is capable of
reducing 500 kg of СО2 emissions
per year.
Picture from the book “Changing the
world through games: instructions on
climate change eco-games”

6. How Climate Drops App Works?
Climate-friendly actions are tracked by the App
and converted into digital points, called Drops (1
Drop = 1 kg of СО2 not emitted into the
atmosphere as a result of the climate-friendly
actions).
App’s users exchange Drops for discounts,
goods and services of the App’s Partners.

7. Climate-Friendly Actions
The App tracks and rewards the
following actions:
➢ biking;
➢ planting trees;
➢ household waste recycling (used
paper, glass, plastic, batteries) and
food waste composting;
➢ buildings’ energy savings;
➢ generation of green electricity.

8. Transport

9. Biking
Using bike as an alternative to ‘traditional’ transportation
vehicles reduces carbon emissions in the result of avoiding the
combustion of diesel and gasoline.
Every 4.3 kilometers by bike avoid 1 kg of CO2 emissions.
When biking, one must strictly follow traffic rules.

10. Biking Rules
To cross the road at crossroads is allowed only by walking and
moving the bike aside.
Bikers must give preparatory signals before doing any important
bike maneuvers.
Biking on roads without
special biking tracks is
prohibited to individuals
under 14 years old.
Biking on general road is
prohibited if there is a
dedicated bike track nearby
Biking should be performed
one by one; side by side
biking is prohibited

11. Climate Drops for Biking
Info on bike tracks is gathered
automatically through embedded GPS.
Artificial Intelligence analyses tacks and
confirms the very bike use.
After the positive track analysis the Drops automatically enter the
wallet of the user.
Info on track’s distance, speed, root, and the number of Drops
issued is saved at Map Section.
1 Drop is issued for biking every 4.3. kilometers.

12. Planting Trees

13. How Trees Reduce Carbon
Emissions?
• Trees absorb CO2 along photosynthesis and accumulate it in
biomass reducing the gas volumes in the atmosphere;
• In addition, trees in cities make temperature lower by
providing additional shadow;
• Shadow prevents surfaces from heating as well as reduces
the need for cooling.

14. How much СО2 is Absorbed by Trees?
As a rule, CO2 emissions by trees are evaluated per hectare of
forest/tree plantations.
In Ukraine, the most widespread tree plantations (comprising
pine, oak, spruce, beech, birch, alder) on average absorb 7
tonnes of СО2 per hectare per year.
The density of the forest significantly decrease with age, however
2500 of trees per hectare could be used as an estimate.
Thus, 1 tree in Ukraine could adsorb
about 3 kg of СО2 per year.
Large trees, in particular, on tropical
plantations could adsorb from 20 to 200
and more kg of СО2 per year.
Photo credit metrotrees.com.au

15. Interesting Facts
Based on the analysis of satellite images Kyiv was recognized to
be the greenest city in Europe among the cities with more then 2
million of residents
Surface temperature in the districts with low rate of green areas
is 4 degrees higher than in the greenest districts
Tree shading could reduce electricity consumption for cooling
in buildings by 15-50%

16. Advices
For planting select the trees, which are most favorable for
climate:
 the largest shading and cooling effect is ensured by
chestnut and acacia, which are also the most resilient to
high temperatures;
 plant trees near southern and southern-east walls of the
buildings;
 pine, oak, spruce, beech, birch, alder ensure largest СО2
absorption
Get advice from the specialists about the
optimal tree species, as well as planting time
and rules for your city.

17. Climate Drops for Tree Planting
For each tree planted the app issues 45 drops. It is
assumed, that every second tree planted will reach
mature age and will absorb 3 kg СО2 per year during
30 years.
Indicate the number of trees planted in the app and
save the information.
Send the supporting evidences of tree planting
(photo, video, information on tree types, planting
location, etc.) to info@climatedrops.com
After info analysis the request will be confirmed and the Drops
will be issued to the wallet.

18. Waste

19. Waste and Climate
Energy resources are used for the production of goods and
packaging, which often become waste, leading to increased
greenhouse gases emissions.
Organic waste (paper, food waste, clothes and textile, etc.)
decay at landfills and emit methane, which has high global
warming potential (25 times higher than CO2).
In Ukraine, 94% of all waste
is landfilled. Methane
emissions are growing and
constitute 329 000 tonnes
per year – almost 4% of total
greenhouse gases
emissions.
Methane emissions in Ukraine in 1990-2016, 1000 t

20. How carbon emissions are reduced?
Production of new materials from recycled materials requires
less energy than the production from virgin resources (e.g. oil
refinery products for plastic or cellulose for paper).
Some recycled materials, like glass, after
cleaning could be re-used, which
significantly reduces energy
consumption.
Recycling of paper and composting of
organic waste also allows avoiding
methane emissions during waste decay
at landfills.

21. Waste Recycling
80% of waste – are recyclable resources put in a wrong place.
46% of all municipal waste in Europe is collected for recycling
Germany has the highest
recycling rate with two thirds
of municipal waste being
recycled.

22. Paper Recycling
1 kg of paper recycling reduces
greenhouse gases emissions by
1.8 kg of СО2.
Thus, for each kilogram of
recycled paper the app issues
1.8 Drops.
Each family can collect 20-50 kg
of paper for recycling during a
year: packaging materials,
magazines, newspapers,
notebooks, etc.

23. Paper Recycling Rules
What could be recycled?
Cardboard, office paper, newspapers and
magazines, notebooks, cards, paper
packaging, etc.
How to prepare?
Press and put into a separate package.
What is not recycled?
Receipts, napkins, the majority of
disposable paper cups, parchment.
Paper fouled with food, oil, etc.

24. Plastic Recycling
1 kg of plastic (PET) recycling reduces
greenhouse gases emissions by 1.6 kg
of СО2
Thus, for each kilogram of recycled
plastic the app issues 1.6 Drops
Plastic bottles are light, however during
a year it is possible to collect 50 kg or
more of plastic waste

25. Plastic Recycling Rules
PET (Polyethylene terephthalate) –
plastic bottles for water and other
drinks, milk products, etc.
High-density polyethylene – bags from
milk products, shampoo bottles,
cleaning products bottles, etc.
Low-density polyethylene – plastic
bags, soft plastic packages from
sauces, etc.
Polypropylene – tops from bottles,
some shampoo bottles, yogurt
packaging, food containers, etc.
Polystyrene – some eggs and food
containers, packaging materials, etc.
What could be recycled?

26. Plastic Recycling Rules
Polyvinyl chloride – bottles from
household chemicals, toys, plastic
packaging from perfumes and
cosmetics, etc.
Mixture of different polymers or other
polymers not indicated above. This
group includes large water bottles from
coolers, baby feeding bottles, etc.
Plastic of unknown type (non labeled) in most cases is also not
collected by recycling facilities.
What is not recycled?
Some recycling materials collection points also do
not collect other types of plastic. For instance, it
could be hard to find polystyrene recyclers (code
6). Often polypropylene (code 5) and low-density
polyethylene (code 4) are also not collected.

27. Glass Recycling
Collected glass bottles after cleaning could be re-used
allowing to reduce greenhouse gases emissions from glass
production - 184 kg of CO2 per each tonne of glass.
Thus, for each kilogram of glass recycled the app issues
0.184 drops

28. Glass Recycling Rules
What could be recycled?
Bottles, jars, cullet
What is not recycled?
 Mirrors
 Cut glass
 Laminated safety glass
 Ceramics
 Heat-resistance glass
How to prepare?
Clean a bottle, ensure that it is empty, put in a separate
package.

29. Batteries Recycling
Metals recycling from used batteries allows reducing
greenhouse gases emissions by 0.5 kg of СО2 for each
kilogram of collected batteries.
Thus, for each kilogram of recycled batteries the app issues
0.5 drops.

30. Organic Waste Composting
Composting results in the production of organic fertilizers,
which could be used for planting of fruits and vegetables.
Only three things are needed for composting: buckets for
waste, composter and warms

31. Food Waste Composting
Organic waste composting
reduces methane emissions
Composting of each 2 kilograms
of food waste reduce greenhouse
gases emissions by 1 kg of СО2
Each day about 10 or more
kilograms of food waste is
generated in a school kitchen
For each kilogram of waste
composted the app issues 0.5
drops.

32. Climate Drops for Waste Collection
Indicate the weight of collected waste and
save the information in the app
Send supporting evidences (photo, video,
information about recycling facility, etc.) to
info@climatedrops.com.
After info analysis the Drops will be issued to the wallet.

33. Energy Efficiency in
Buildings

34. Impact on Climate
About one third of energy resources worldwide is consumed in
buildings.
Greenhouse gases are emitted during heat energy generation and
generation of electricity used for lightening, cooling and
appliances.
82% of buildings’ global energy demand is covered by fossil fuels.
To avoid negative impact on climate energy consumption in
buildings should be reduced by 30% (per square meter).
It is also important to increase the share of renewable energy
sources in energy supply for buildings.

35. Energy Savings in Buildings
 Energy saving measures reduce carbon emissions due to
electricity and natural gas savings;
 Each Gkal of heat energy saved reduce greenhouse gases
emissions by 333 kg; thus, generating 333 drops in the app;
 Each kWh of electricity saved reduce emissions by 1.2 kg – the
app issues 1.2 drops.

36. Nearly-zero energy buildings
There are growing number of examples of buildings with nearly zero
greenhouse gases emissions levels in the world.
Energy efficient materials and equipment allow minimizing energy
demand, while renewable energy sources allow energy generation
without negative impact on the climate.
Residential buildings in Gratz
(Austria) with the floor area of
21 000 square meters.
Hot water demand is covered by
solar collectors.
Energy consumption is 30 kWh
per square meter per year
comparing to the global average
of 150 kWh per square meter per
year.

37. Energy Savings Tips
Behavioral changes could reduce energy consumption in
buildings by 10%.
Turn off lights, use energy efficient appliances, and reduce the
temperature in buildings.
The optimal temperature for
human health is 18 degrees.
1 additional degree increases
heat energy consumption by 6%.
Reduce the heating even more
when leaving home.

38. Climate Drops for Energy Saving
Measures
Indicate information about achieved energy
savings and save the data in the app.
Send the supporting evidences (photo,
description of energy saving measures,
related energy consumption data) to
info@climatedrops.com.
After info analysis the request will be confirmed and the Drops
will be issued to the wallet.

39. Renewable Energy

40. Energy and Climate
Energy generation is one of the key sources of greenhouse
gases emissions.
Large share of global energy demand is still covered by fossil
fuels (coal, oil, natural gas, uranium, etc.).
To reduce carbon emissions it is
important to develop renewable
energy sources (solar, wind,
biomass, hydro, etc.) and
increase energy generation and
consumption efficiency.

41. Green Electricity Generation
In Ukraine, 1 kWh of generated
green electricity reduces emissions
by 1.2 kg of СО2.
Electricity from solar and wind
power plants substitutes coal
combustion at thermal power
stations.
For each kWh of green electricity generated the app issues
1.2 drops.
Green electricity generation also increases energy security
and improves environment quality.

42. Climate Drops for Electricity
Generation
Indicate the number of kWhs generated
and save information in the app.
Send information supporting the values
entered (monitoring system data, photo of
the acts from the utility company) to
info@climatedrops.com.
After info analysis the Drops will be issued to the wallet.

43. How to use
Climate Drops
mobile application?

44. 1. To download the app enter “Climate Drops” in Play Market
search field (the app is currently available for Android devices
only).
2. Register in the app choosing “Source” role. To confirm the
registration activate the link sent to your email.
3. Log in into the app by indicating the email and password.
The first log in could take some time due to wallet creation
process.
Attention! Any loss of Climate Drops mobile app, including
deleting it from the smart-phone or loss of the phone with the
installed app, will lead to the irreversible loss of all Climate
Drops, contained in the Wallet in the mobile app.
Installation

45. Your Drops balance is available at the
Wallet screen.
To receive Drops from other users
(Sources) you need to use your unique
QR code embedded in the application.
To transfer Drops to a Partner or other
user you need to scan his or her QR
code and indicate the number of Drops
for transfer. The name of the Partner or
user will be indicated on the screen.
All partners, which provide rewards, are
present on the app’s map.
Please, visit www.climatedrops.com for
additional information.
App functions

46. Companies, which becomes app’s Partners receive:
 opportunity to demonstrate their environmental responsibility;
 new green-minded clients;
 tool for loyalty program development.
To become a Partner a company needs to register in the app
choosing Lake role and add information about the company and
rewards offers after the registration.
Benefits for Businesses

47. The presentation has been prepared by KT-Energy LLC in
cooperation with the Department of Education of Zhytomyr City
Council.
Detailed information is available at www.climatedrops.com
Version dated 27.03.2018