Jose Alvarez
"Preserving the environment for a best future."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,261 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO187gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO44locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1,560minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO7.9pounds 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 TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO44whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO22zero-waste mealsconsumed
Jose's actions
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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.
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.
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.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 120 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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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Jose Alvarez 10/23/2019 11:14 AMI will continue recycling evething I can after this challenge. -
Jose Alvarez 10/22/2019 8:19 AMI donated some clothes to charity. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Recycle Everything I CanWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
Jose Alvarez 10/21/2019 11:21 AMI learned that newspaper, carton , platics, aluminum and paper accepted by the haulers. Glass is a non recyclable in my community. -
Jose Alvarez 10/21/2019 6:37 AMI talked with a county legislator about green vehicles. -
Jose Alvarez 10/19/2019 7:10 PMI did my personal waste audit and discovered that I need to improve some packaging alternatives. -
Jose Alvarez 10/18/2019 7:58 AMI like to buy fresh food at the farmers place. -
Jose Alvarez 10/17/2019 10:03 AMI still recycling everything I can. -
Jose Alvarez 10/16/2019 5:50 AMI will donate some clothe that I really not use. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
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Jose Alvarez 10/16/2019 5:46 AMIt is weird carrying my trash.