Anthony Martinez
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,371 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO864gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO51locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO50meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO60milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO437minutesspent learning
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UP TO20peoplehelped
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UP TO117plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO48pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
Anthony's actions
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 6 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Learn More and Advocate
Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 4 friends or classmates each day about the issue.
Transportation
Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Get Involved in the Water Justice Movement
I will spend at least 10 minutes using the resources provided to learn about water justice and find out how I can get involved in local initiatives.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
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.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Waste
RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
I will spend 5 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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 QUESTIONFood Smart Seafood ChoicesMany states and countries have advisories on eating fish. Find out what is advised for your region. Do you think your diet choices fall within these guidelines? What steps do you need to take to make sure that they do?
Anthony Martinez 3/23/2021 8:07 PMIt is advised that men ages 18 and older should not eat Shiner Perch or Topsmelt. I don't eat either, so it doesn't really affect me too much. I make sure that I eat only once a week to make sure I fall within the guidelines. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITESIn what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?
Anthony Martinez 3/23/2021 7:59 PMUsually landfills are located in the poorest communities, where people are uneducated about the harmful gases released from these landfills. -
Anthony Martinez 3/22/2021 8:13 PMOur ecochallenge is going amazing, I think this challenge helps us be more of aware of our carbon footprint. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Watch a Documentary about Food SovereigntyHow does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?
Anthony Martinez 2/25/2021 4:51 PMWe address it by looking at the products we buy to make sure we are getting the food that protects our natural resources. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose LED BulbsSwitching out your lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you or aren't allowed to use the one you brought? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Anthony Martinez 2/25/2021 4:37 PMI usually try and carry things out by hand or just put it in my school backpack. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Anthony Martinez 2/01/2021 6:18 PMOne food choice that could make more good and less harm is to go vegan. Eating less meat could help the envrionment and the greenhouse affect caused by eating more meat. -
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?
Anthony Martinez 2/01/2021 6:14 PMPeople with more money can afford to eat meats like steaks and expensive fish. Eating more meat can generate more greenhouse gas emissions. -
Anthony Martinez 1/30/2021 12:14 AMIt has been challenging but very successful. I’m happy this website is available to us. I’ve learned a lot through this website and hoping to continue to grow and learn.