Josiel Perez
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 451 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO400minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO1,110minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO33disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO65minutesspent learning
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UP TO19meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
Josiel's actions
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn More about Food Apartheid
What can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 6 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Learn About Renewable Energy
I will spend 20 minutes learning more about renewable energy alternatives (i.e. solar, wind, biomass) in my region.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 10 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Health
Healthy Sleep
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
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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Josiel Perez 11/23/2020 1:12 PMMy challenges are going great so far! It is fascinating how such minor changes make a difference. I remind myself to not use my phone while eating. I remind myself to use a mug. I set times to lay in bed and move my phone away so that I don't grab it. I am satisfied so far!-
Ana Dutciuc 11/29/2020 5:09 PMThat’s awesome! Keep it up I know you got this! -
Alma Maravilla 11/23/2020 10:59 PMHi Josiel,
I agree with you and continue with my eco challenges because a little makes a big difference. I'm more aware of what can make a change on my behalf. Keep up the good work. -
Johnna Richie 11/23/2020 2:11 PMThat's so awesome that you are enjoying it and doing so well being mindful!
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Josiel Perez 11/23/2020 1:12 PMMy challenges are going great so far! It is fascinating how such minor changes make a difference. I remind myself to not use my phone while eating. I remind myself to use a mug. I set times to lay in bed and move my phone away so that I don't grab it. I am satisfied so far!-
Ana Dutciuc 11/29/2020 5:10 PMExactly. When you feel like falling just remember the positive outcome of it all 😌
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Learn About Renewable EnergyWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Josiel Perez 11/22/2020 1:01 PMMy inspirations for acting on sustainable energy are environmental and economic. I feel a sense of responsibility when looking at the issue. I feel like a hero that is protecting the life of the planet. Additionally, things like solar panels are initially expensive but pay off in the longrun.-
Ana Dutciuc 11/29/2020 5:10 PMKeep it up ! -
Josiel Perez 11/23/2020 1:02 PMI'm glad you can relate Neesha! I've said this multiple times: I believe that we, in general, knowingly and willingly destroy life when we can make the choice to protect it. Why? For profit and convenience. If someone makes an effort to protect life, if they tie themselves up to a tree, then they are seen as "crazy." -
Neesha Kamble 11/23/2020 12:23 PMI love this! It does give us a sense of responsibility!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Josiel Perez 11/22/2020 12:56 PMWhere I live, the main source of energy is fossil fuels. However, there are some people that use solar panels. Fossil fuels increase the greenhouse effect, pollute the air, and amplify the destruction of habitats.-
Parker Taylor 11/29/2020 10:14 PMHi Josiel! Yes and hopefully more of your area will turn to a more sustainable energy source, such as solar.
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Ana Dutciuc 11/29/2020 5:10 PMExactly
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable MugMaybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Josiel Perez 11/22/2020 12:54 PMI got rid of my use of water bottles and single-use cups by switching to mugs and reusable cups. It isn't that difficult for me to make this change I just have to remind myself to not grab water bottles. I feel great doing it as I know that I am not contributing as much to the plastic problem.-
Parker Taylor 11/29/2020 10:14 PMHi Josiel! Amazing that you were able to tackle this challenge and it hasnt been too difficult. Keep up the hard work!
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REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Eat MindfullyMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How do your eating experiences differ when practicing mindfulness?
Josiel Perez 11/22/2020 12:52 PMI have the habit of watching videos on my phone whenever I am eating. Over the past few days, I had to remind myself to get off my phone when eating. Now, when I eat, I have more thoughts running through my mind and engage in more conversations with my family.-
Ana Dutciuc 11/29/2020 5:11 PMI’ve done the same ! And I also realized that I didn’t know a lot about my family because I’m always on my phone
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Healthy SleepConsider how many hours of sleep you get now. How would you like to shift your sleep patterns? What are you finding works for you to be successful in this action?
Josiel Perez 11/22/2020 11:55 AMI have recently had issues with sleeping. I have had difficulty falling asleep. I also experienced sleep paralysis for the first time a few days ago. I would like to fall asleep early so I can sleep longer. I don't want to take sleeping pills. I think that waking up early and reducing my use of electronics at night may help. Yesterday, I was able to sleep a bit longer. I will keep it up.-
Ana Dutciuc 11/29/2020 5:12 PMIn order to help yourself sleep better, do not watch tv, or have any electronics on an hour before bed. This will ensure that you will have a good nights rest !
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
Josiel Perez 11/17/2020 3:54 PMAccording to the articles I read, in areas near me, Latinos and blacks are affected the most by environmental degradation and irresponsibility. They are affected because they live near polluted air, near toxic waste, and get affected by lead poisoning at a greater rate.-
Josiel Perez 11/18/2020 12:16 AMGood question Johnna! I think that it is due to socioeconomic factors. White people are more likely to live in affluent neighborhoods while Latinos and blacks are more likely to live in impoverished areas. These areas are where it is convenient for corporations to undergo industrial practices. -
Johnna Richie 11/18/2020 12:09 AMThat is super interesting, I wonder what the correlation is as to why Latino and blacks are in those areas.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Justice for the Whole Community Learn More about Food ApartheidWhat can lack of access to nutritious food affect a community? How can having access to nutritious food help a community become more resilient?
Josiel Perez 11/16/2020 1:05 PMMany members of the community are likely to suffer from health conditions like diabetes, obesity, and hypertension as a result of having less nutritious food. Having access to more nutritious food can help the community live a healthier lifestyle and suffer from these issues less.-
Parker Taylor 11/29/2020 10:15 PMHi Josiel! There are so many direct correlations between the communities who have bad health and the nutrition that is in their diet. -
Ana Dutciuc 11/29/2020 5:13 PMFacts!
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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?
Josiel Perez 11/16/2020 12:15 PMI'm not entirely sure why people in richer countries eat more meat. I imagine that it is due to the availability of such resources as well as cultural differences. Richer countries tend to be more secular. Eating more meat affects our planet by increasing demand for agricultural businesses. Gases like methane are emitted at a greater rate.