Marco Antonio Gonzales
3/30/2021 4:55 PM
If you keep your mindset positive then you can focus on the good things that drive you, instead of bad things that drag you down.
Marco Antonio Gonzales
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 237 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO120gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO52plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO2.0whole food mealsconsumed
Marco Antonio's actions
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.
Food
Whole Food Lifestyle
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
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
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Say No to Plastic Straws
An estimated 71% of seabirds and 30% of turtles have been found with plastics in their stomachs. When they ingest plastic, marine life has a 50% mortality rate. By asking for no straw when placing a drink order, I will keep 1 plastic straw(s) of out of the ocean each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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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Marco Antonio Gonzales 4/11/2021 9:01 PMBorrowed my mom’s steel straw today so i could always have a reusable straw for all my drinks! -
Marco Antonio Gonzales 3/30/2021 4:56 PMI am really liking how I have drive to focus on doing my part to keep the environment healthy. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth HappinessHow does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Say No to Plastic StrawsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Marco Antonio Gonzales 3/30/2021 4:48 PMI have a 48oz nalgene, that reusable bottle can eliminate 3-16oz plastic bottles of water. I refill my bottle twice a day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Marco Antonio Gonzales 3/30/2021 4:47 PMI have a 48oz nalgene, that reusable bottle can eliminate 3-16oz plastic bottles of water. I refill my bottle twice a day.