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October 2 - October 23, 2019
Eva Cruz's avatar

Eva Cruz

HP PUERTO RICO

"Cleaning and recycling to have a more healthy environment."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 686 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    1.0
    waste audit
    conducted
  • UP TO
    52
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    62
    minutes
    spent learning
  • UP TO
    1.0
    tree
    planted
  • UP TO
    36
    locally sourced meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    221
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    26
    zero-waste meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    13
    organic meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    4.4
    pounds
    food waste prevented
  • UP TO
    9.2
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved

Eva's actions

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Install Alternative Energy

I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Locally-Sourced Meals

I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Reduce Animal Products

I will enjoy 2 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Reduce refined sugar

I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Nature

Plant Trees

I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Participant Feed


  • Eva Cruz's avatar
    Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:26 AM
    Wonderful helping others to do their best for the planet.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    Why 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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    Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:25 AM
    It is difficult because it is necessary the government get more involve in this effort.  Create the conscious in others is critical.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste
    What concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.

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    Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:23 AM
    The use of plastics and the contamination in the water bodies.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Why do people in richer countries eat more meat than people in other places? How does eating more meat affect our planet and other people?

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    Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:22 AM
    Richer people can paid for meat.  Eating meat is a way to destroy our planet.  The ecosystem and species disappear.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?

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    Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:20 AM
    Sowing in the land I have in my yard.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature
    How is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?

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    Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:18 AM
    That is a therapy.  Environment is more fresh.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    In 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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    Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:18 AM
    The skin and center can be use for compost.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    It is often said that “you can’t feed the world with just organic food.” What is your response to that statement?

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    Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:16 AM
    Yes.  We can.  But this requires dedication and a real interest in doing.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    When 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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    Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:15 AM
    Yes, agree.  Producing you own food is the best option.  No chemical agents, help me and help the environment.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    If you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest food item for you to give up?

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    Eva Cruz 10/22/2019 10:14 AM
    Some meats because I use to eat pork or fish.