Alejandra Garcia
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 305 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO24gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO7.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0neighbormet
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UP TO3.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO3.0peoplehelped
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UP TO20plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
Alejandra's actions
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 3 person(s) who are in need each day.
Community
Meet My Neighbors
I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) each day.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 2 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 133 lbs of CO2 a month and 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service or organize car sharing with my neighbors or classmates to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Meet My NeighborsIn what ways can you create more real and meaningful interactions with friends — or strangers — each week?
Alejandra Garcia 11/20/2021 4:51 PMI can introduce myself or compliment someone, you never know what someone is going through and a positive interaction can make their day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Go get a check upHow do you practice self care?
Alejandra Garcia 10/19/2021 3:43 PMI practice self-care by turning off my phone and enjoying time alone and detaching from things that cause me stress. I do a face mask and do things that bring me peace and comfort. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Reduce Animal ProductsWhy do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?
Alejandra Garcia 10/19/2021 3:42 PMPeople in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places because they have enough money to pay for the high cost of meat products when people in poorer countries make their own crops. Eating more meat affects our planet because it takes up a lot of water. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Alejandra Garcia 10/11/2021 7:09 PMElectricity is generated by solar and wind power. Electricity can impact our environment because it pollutes it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Use Reusable BottlesWhat are some of the needs that water meets or benefits that water provides for you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Brush My Teeth Without Running WaterWhat is the main water source in your region? If you don't know, how could you find out?