Brianna Velasco

Sustainable ASC

"Make the world cleaner and healthier! "

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
249 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

2.0

conversations

with people
UP TO

2.0

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

18

meatless or vegan meals

consumed
UP TO

60

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

4.0

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

2.0

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill

Brianna's actions

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 2 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Health

I will spend 60 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

High Impact Action Track

Plant Trees

Nature

I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 5 meatless meal(s) and/or 1 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

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DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Waste

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

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DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Talk To My Friends and Colleagues

Community

I will research the social or environmental issues in my community that matter to me and tell 1 friends and/or colleagues each day about what I learn.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Water Bottle

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?

Brianna Velasco 10/17/2019 11:22 AM

Some places do not have clean water or metal tasting water which is sometimes hard to drink. I am fortunate enough to live somewhere hat provides water fountains and I own a water purifier. I always use a reusable water bottle.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Use a Reusable Mug

Maybe 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?

Brianna Velasco 10/17/2019 11:20 AM

I have a favorite mug for my coffee. Sometimes I forget to wash it and I rush out and have to use a plastic one. I should wash it every night so I do not forget. Using a reusable cup is a small but important action to reduce my waste.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?

Brianna Velasco 10/07/2019 10:21 PM

I always use reusable bags! Just one little thing u can improve my life style. I also have reusable straws always in my bags. I have a reusable water bottle. When I have space I bring reusable containers. I also have reusable plastic bags for snacks.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Talk To My Friends and Colleagues

What makes you feel connected to your neighborhood, your neighbors, or another kind of community in your life?

Brianna Velasco 10/07/2019 10:19 PM

I don't think there is a specific thing that makes a community a community. They just have to share one common thing for example sports, religion, race, etc. I feel like the people around me are people who want to make the world better. My friends aspire to be lawyers , doctors, politicians and more, just to make the world better!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns

Who is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?

Brianna Velasco 10/07/2019 10:16 PM

I was searching about climate change in Atlanta. And I found that people in low income communities are affected by the dangers of climate change. For example communities who and afford expensive water bills have lead in their water. Or their children are affected by asthma due to pollution. They have to purchase cheap food which have pesticides and GMOs. They really are affected!

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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?

Brianna Velasco 10/07/2019 10:14 PM

I think meat is a sign of status. Like a filet mingion or Lobster or veal. They have the money to purchase these expensive luxury foods.

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