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Sebastian Vaca

Green Dreamerz

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 316 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    63
    miles
    traveled by foot
  • UP TO
    46
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    91
    miles
    traveled by bike
  • UP TO
    5.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    49
    miles
    traveled by bus
  • UP TO
    1,609
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    2.0
    public officials or leaders
    contacted
  • UP TO
    270
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    394
    miles
    not traveled by car
  • UP TO
    92
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    190
    minutes
    spent learning

Sebastian's actions

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 110 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

I will spend 40 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Take Control

Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Use Public Transit

I will use public transit 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Eliminate Toxic Plastics

I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with durable non-plastic options.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY 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.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Conduct Virtual Meetings

I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Go by Bike

I will commute by bike 5 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Work from Home

I will work from home 5 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Advocate for Greener Vehicles

I will spend at least 40 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

Energy

Choose LED Bulbs

I will replace 5 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Walk Instead

I will walk 20 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Drive Less

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

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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 5 friends or classmates each day about the issue.

COMPLETED 16
DAILY ACTIONS

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  • Sebastian Vaca's avatar
    Sebastian Vaca 5/05/2022 4:05 PM
    This eco challenge has been going very well as I have been more mindful of my actions throughout the day. Everytime I need to travel anywhere I always be sure to walk and if very far, I use the bus to reduce CO2 emissions.