Erick Alvidrez
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 851 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO27locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO3,091minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO4,134minutesspent exercising
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UP TO255minutesspent learning
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UP TO32pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO95more servingsof fruits and vegetables
Erick's actions
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 60 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 15 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Health
Take Control
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 30 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, neighbors or classmates.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Action Track: Building Resilience
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work or on campus.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
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?
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Erick Alvidrez 4/01/2021 8:24 PMCurrently investigating at work, potential environmentally friendlier solution than acetone. Our goal is to continue our journey to reduce at least 20% our VOC emission in 2021-
Professor Morrell 4/09/2021 11:03 PMThats awesome! Great goal!
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Erick Alvidrez 3/24/2021 7:18 AMPlanning to replace my old single pane sliding door for a new dual pane. Just placed an order for the door. -
Erick Alvidrez 3/24/2021 7:16 AMMy family and I are motivated to begin having a meatless day during the week.-
Professor Morrell 3/25/2021 10:11 PMAwesome!!! Keep it up!
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Erick Alvidrez 2/23/2021 3:54 PMHad a meeting with my Corporate Environmental Resource to review our Pollution Prevention program at work. I am very glad that my workplace takes our environment very serious.