Victor Veloso
11/15/2020 2:54 PM
People could use it not only as electricity but also to dry clothes instead of using electric dryers
Victor Veloso
"We should all give back to nature and the community surrounding us. "
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 439 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO100gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO383minutesspent exercising
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UP TO243minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO131pounds of CO2have been saved
Victor's actions
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize Ecochallenge.org's discussion course 'A Different Way: Living Simply in a Complex World' with my family, friends, co-workers, or classmates.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
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
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Health
Exercise Daily
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will keep track and reduce my consumption of refined sugars, including sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Health
Joyful Movement
I will spend 50 minutes doing an activity where I'm both moving my body and enjoying myself.
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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Victor Veloso 11/19/2020 2:13 PMEven though I started the EcoChallenge pretty late it has showed me that changing little things can help me a lot. When I started cutting sugar from my diet I noticed it was really hard and made me realize how much I used to consume in a day. -
Victor Veloso 11/16/2020 12:23 PMThis ecochallenge has showed me many things about what I do on a daily that I didn't know before. It really makes me rethink about everything I consume and all the things I can change. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Heat and Cool NaturallyWhat are other ways you could use the power of the sun to reduce your own environmental footprint?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Switch to Cold WaterWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Victor Veloso 11/15/2020 2:49 PMWhere I am from in Brazil energy comes from lots of different sources, that being solar energy, hydropower and also wind power. All of these are from natural sources so it has less negative effects to the environment -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Joyful MovementWhat's your favorite activity(ies) in which you experience joy while being active and moving?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Reduce refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?
Victor Veloso 11/15/2020 2:44 PMI knew I always consumed sugar but never knew how much it was and I am quite impressed now. It's really hard to cut sugar from everything I eat daily but I am trying my best -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Victor Veloso 11/15/2020 2:42 PMExercising for me is not only improving and making your body healthier. Exercise for me is about connection with other people. Having fun and connecting all together. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Enjoy the Sunrise/SunsetFather Thomas Berry says, "... our primary purpose is celebration. Celebration of the dawn and the sunset and the different seasons of the year is a religious ritual, a way in which humans can establish their integral relationship with the universe, with the planet Earth." What is your response to Berry's assertion?
Victor Veloso 11/15/2020 2:40 PMFor me taking time to appreciate the sunset and sunrise is something a lot of people should do. Is a time to relax, disconnect from all the problems, appreciate the beauty of nature and feel really alive for a moment. We are all the universe experience ourselves so we must enjoy it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Explore My AreaHow might spending more time outdoors enhance your brainpower?
Victor Veloso 11/15/2020 2:30 PMFor me nature makes me think better. It makes me feel good and whenever I am stressed about anything, going outside makes everything go away. Whenever I need to focus for a certain thing I try to go outside first and spend a little time with nature so I can focus better later on.