Alberto Barreda
"Ayudemos a reducir la contaminación ambiental."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,126 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO170gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO21locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.4poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO21poundswaste composted
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UP TO7.2pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO20zero-waste mealsconsumed
Alberto's actions
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
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 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Plant Trees
Nature
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
High Impact Action Track
Zero-Waste Cooking
Food
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
High Impact Action Track
Install Alternative Energy
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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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Alberto Barreda 10/23/2019 5:29 AMContinuaré trabajando mi huerto casero. -
Alberto Barreda 10/22/2019 4:51 AMLas lecturas de como hacer composta son interesantes. Se puede añadir algunos materiales inorganicos tambien. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Alberto Barreda 10/21/2019 11:24 AMI noticed that I'm composting a lot of material that befor eI sent to the landfill. Composte is a promise of fertilizers to the land. -
Alberto Barreda 10/21/2019 5:01 AMAyer añadi carton a mi area de composta, ya que lei que puedo hacerlo. -
Alberto Barreda 10/20/2019 7:14 AMMi area de hacer composta esta creciendo, le añadi los periodicos. -
Alberto Barreda 10/19/2019 6:20 PMi'm substituting fruits instead desserts after dinner. -
Alberto Barreda 10/18/2019 4:20 AMSiempre debemos tener una bolsa de basura a la mano. -
Alberto Barreda 10/17/2019 4:33 AMAl crear nuestro propio huerto casero obtenemos productos organicos y de mejor calidad libres de costo. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Alberto Barreda 10/16/2019 4:48 AMA veces una solución sencilla y creativa resuelve grandes problemas. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Alberto Barreda 10/16/2019 4:47 AMPodemos hablar con legisladores para que promuevan e incentiven la compra de carros eco amigables.