

Eva Cruz
"Cleaning and recycling to have a more healthy environment."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 686 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO52meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO62minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO36locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO221gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO26zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO13organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO4.4poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO9.2pounds of CO2have been saved
Eva's actions
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Waste
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
I will spend 2 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
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.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Participant Feed
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Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:26 AMWonderful helping others to do their best for the planet. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhy 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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhen 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?
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