Carmen Gonzalez
"During this Ecochallenge, I am challenging myself to change a habit for my benefit, my community, or the planet."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,083 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO15conversationswith people
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UP TO1,533gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO42locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO1.0minutespent learning
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UP TO7.1poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO42zero-waste mealsconsumed
Carmen's actions
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group of decision makers.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Water
Ditch the Lawn
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability - 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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.
Community
Support Native Communities
I will use the resource links provided and spend 1 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Participant Feed
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