Carynel Ramirez
"Teaching today for a environmental conscious."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,419 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO374gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO44locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO7.5poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO22poundswaste composted
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UP TO16pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO44zero-waste mealsconsumed
Carynel's actions
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.
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.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Nature
Plant Trees
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Health
Reduce refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 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.
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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Carynel Ramirez 10/23/2019 12:37 PMI will still composting to return nutrients to the soil. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Carry my TrashWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
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Carynel Ramirez 10/22/2019 11:21 AMI'm walking back to home from my work every day. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/21/2019 10:32 AMI can't believe that I said no to a piece of homemade cake. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/20/2019 3:11 PMI had reduced dinner out from home. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/19/2019 7:41 PMThis morning my fasting blood sugar was 103 mg/dl. Not bad for a diabetic type 2 patient. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/18/2019 11:36 AMSometimes sugar temptation attacks me, but I still skipping refined sugar. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/17/2019 11:51 AMI'm learning about handcrafts to be done with non-recyclable materials. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/16/2019 11:49 AMThe LEDS bulbs reduces the energy consumption. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?