Damarys Gonzalez
"Taking care of others and myself."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,341 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO187gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO22locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO3.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO7.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO2.0treesplanted
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UP TO22zero-waste mealsconsumed
Damarys's actions
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
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.
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 My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
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.
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.
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 60 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
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.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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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Damarys Gonzalez 10/23/2019 6:23 AMI'm planning to buy a greener vehicle in the future. -
Damarys Gonzalez 10/22/2019 6:00 AMI'm sharing my car on Tuesday and Thursday with my big son. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Damarys Gonzalez 10/22/2019 5:59 AMWhen a problem knocks your door, the reaction sometimes is freeze. You can't think clearly. Its time to be creative and think about simple solution. -
Damarys Gonzalez 10/21/2019 5:41 AMLeaving no trace is gratifying. -
Damarys Gonzalez 10/20/2019 7:31 AMI'm happy my siblings are leaving no trace wherever they go now. -
Damarys Gonzalez 10/19/2019 6:39 PMThe windows that I'm considering to buy are also safety ones. -
Damarys Gonzalez 10/18/2019 4:36 AMI had a talk with some neighbors about a possible recycling spot. -
Damarys Gonzalez 10/17/2019 5:23 AMThe zero waste cooking help me being faster in the kitchen. -
Damarys Gonzalez 10/16/2019 4:53 AMI had selected fruit trees to plant in my back yard. -
Damarys Gonzalez 10/15/2019 11:26 AMI had a veggies stalks bag and yesterday I cooked a veggie broth.