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Anthony Martinez

PLNU Sustainability Stars SP21

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,371 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    22
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    2.0
    documentaries
    watched
  • UP TO
    864
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    2.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    51
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    50
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    60
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    437
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    20
    people
    helped
  • UP TO
    117
    plastic containers
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    48
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    public official or leader
    contacted

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.

COMPLETED 25
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Building Resilience

Help Others

I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.

COMPLETED 11
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 4
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.

COMPLETED 6
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED 8
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 26
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED 19
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Smart Seafood Choices
    Many 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?

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    Anthony Martinez 3/23/2021 8:07 PM
    It 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 QUESTION
    Waste RESEARCH LOCAL WASTE SITES
    In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?

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    Anthony Martinez 3/23/2021 7:59 PM
    Usually landfills are located in the poorest communities, where people are uneducated about the harmful gases released from these landfills. 

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    Anthony Martinez 3/22/2021 8:13 PM
    Our ecochallenge is going amazing, I think this challenge helps us be more of aware of our carbon footprint. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
    How does food sovereignty address the complex transition from localized food systems to modern global food systems?

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    Anthony Martinez 2/25/2021 4:51 PM
    We address it by looking at the products we buy to make sure we are getting the food that protects our natural resources.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Choose LED Bulbs
    Switching 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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    Anthony Martinez 2/25/2021 4:40 PM
    Reduce the amount of electricity we use in our home.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Use Reusable Bags
    What 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?

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    Anthony Martinez 2/25/2021 4:37 PM
    I usually try and carry things out by hand or just put it in my school backpack.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Buy From a Farmers Market
    What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

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    Anthony Martinez 2/01/2021 6:18 PM
    One 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 QUESTION
    Food Reduce Animal Products
    Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

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    Anthony Martinez 2/01/2021 6:14 PM
    People with more money can afford to eat meats like steaks and expensive fish. Eating more meat can generate more greenhouse gas emissions.

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    Anthony Martinez 1/30/2021 12:14 AM
    It 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.