Deirdre Bahamonde
"Protecting the planet you protect your life."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,131 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 TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO4,367pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO21zero-waste mealsconsumed
Deirdre's actions
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
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 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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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Deirdre Bahamonde 10/23/2019 6:24 AMI feel satisfied with the work done during this challenge by me. -
Deirdre Bahamonde 10/22/2019 6:02 AMWe still walking in the evening with my siblings to do some exercise and meanwhile picking some trash up from the trails. -
Deirdre Bahamonde 10/21/2019 5:42 AMI will plan my Christmas vacations in Palmas del Mar, Humacao, instead visiting my family at New yORK. -
Deirdre Bahamonde 10/20/2019 7:33 AMI'm having walks with my siblings into nature places. Today we will go to Descalabrado river. -
Deirdre Bahamonde 10/19/2019 6:40 PMThe trails that I use frequently looks clean now. -
Deirdre Bahamonde 10/18/2019 4:38 AMMy siblings will recycle at school. -
Deirdre Bahamonde 10/17/2019 5:25 AMI did it! I had upgrade my cooling system to one console. -
Deirdre Bahamonde 10/16/2019 4:55 AMI had a walk near Rio Descalabrado. There is a lot of trash. I'm planning to go back with my siblings and pick some trash up. -
Deirdre Bahamonde 10/15/2019 11:31 AMI had planted a mango tree in my back yard. -
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?