Wilmarie Torres
"Comprometida con el ambiente."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,162 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO418gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO42locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,320minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO2,914pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0treesplanted
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UP TO21zero-waste mealsconsumed
Wilmarie's actions
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Transportation
Improve a Bus Stop
I will improve a bus stop in my neighborhood by posting the stop schedule, adding seating or shelter, adding art or flowers, picking up litter, or some other small improvement.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 3 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
High Impact Action Track
Stay on the Ground
Transportation
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
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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Wilmarie Torres 10/23/2019 6:04 PMI had learned a lot about needs vs. wants. -
Wilmarie Torres 10/22/2019 3:20 PMI started using recycle dropping stations at my community -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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Wilmarie Torres 10/21/2019 10:52 AMI did an wants vs needs audit to my sister closet. We sent some clothes to the charity. -
Wilmarie Torres 10/20/2019 3:29 PMToday I went to the recycling hauler with 4 full bags of recyclable articles. -
Wilmarie Torres 10/19/2019 8:01 PMI will keep recycling after this challenge. There are a lot of trash not sent to landfill while we recycle. -
Wilmarie Torres 10/18/2019 11:50 AMMy outdoor orchids are flowering because the heavy rain in the past weeks. -
Wilmarie Torres 10/17/2019 3:02 PMThe rain is a blessing for farmers. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Collect Rain WaterTrace the water that flows down the drain from your house to the largest body of water nearby. What is the route it takes?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Wilmarie Torres 10/16/2019 11:59 AMThinking creatively help us reinventing solutions that maybe we think aren't good but effective.