Carolyn Algarin
"Cuidar nuestro planeta"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 666 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO119gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO30locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO20minutesspent learning
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UP TO2.4poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO5.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO14zero-waste mealsconsumed
Carolyn's actions
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Conduct Virtual MeetingsHow can you ensure that your virtual meetings honor your values and your company's culture?
Carolyn Algarin 10/15/2019 11:39 AMTo communicate effectively, there must be respect and clarify if they are understanding what I mean by the expressed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
Carolyn Algarin 10/15/2019 11:35 AMThe rivers are drying up and must be drained when it rains do not cause flooding -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Zero-Waste CookingIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
Carolyn Algarin 10/15/2019 11:33 AMGo and find information about the vegetable to know what all its uses are and maximize everything. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHigh Impact Action Track Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Carolyn Algarin 10/15/2019 11:29 AMTo planting trees give us shade, fresh air to breathe and a landscape that elevates me spiritually. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? Do you think this might enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Carolyn Algarin 10/15/2019 11:24 AMI choose restaurants that buy fresh and good quality products since these are on the counter. And they are businesses that support local products -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Advocate for More Food OptionsWhat efforts would help food insecure regions have access to local, seasonal foods?
Carolyn Algarin 10/15/2019 11:20 AMTo make compost to have good soil and combine products to consume.