Tommy Rivas

Headquarters

"Be the Change You Want to See!"

POINTS TOTAL

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580 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

84

disposable cups

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

63

more servings

of fruits and vegetables
UP TO

630

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

84

plastic containers

not sent to the landfill
UP TO

84

plastic bottles

not sent to the landfill

Tommy's actions

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 4 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Mug

I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.

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DAILY ACTIONS

High Impact Action Track

Reduce Single-Use Disposables

Waste

Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.

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DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

Tommy Rivas 10/23/2019 1:18 PM
Eco Challenge Wrapping Up!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

While water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
Tommy Rivas 10/03/2019 3:02 PM
I currently use a 32 oz reusable water container each day. However, staying on top of keeping it washed and available does take some work and effort. We also stopped buying single use water bottles at home, and got everyone a nice reusable bottle.

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- maija johnson 10/05/2019 11:11 AM
  Tommy I found that having 2-3 reusable mugs helps. It's a small investment but we have a drawer of stainless insulated cups and mugs.
  
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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How does eating more fruits and vegetables and less meat positively affect yourself, other people, and our planet?
Tommy Rivas 10/03/2019 3:00 PM
Adding additional fruits and vegetables to my diet helps me feel more full and are healthy snack alternatives. I have an awesome strawberry patch in my garden and am going to learn how to make jam this fall.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
High Impact Action Track

Bringing your own bags and containers to the grocery store, and even to restaurants for leftovers, are a couple of ways to reduce your waste. What single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Tommy Rivas 10/03/2019 9:35 AM
I routinely use reusable shopping bags when visiting the grocery store. I have also defaulted all of my lunch containers to reusable and we no longer keep any sandwich bags in our house. This includes reusing yogurt or sour cream containers for leftovers or to-go meals.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste

Maybe you've heard how good it is to switch from a single use coffee cup to a reusable one, but it's just hard to make the switch. What stands in your way of making this a habit? By identifying the challenges, you can begin to work through them to have better success in taking this action. Knowing the difference you are making, how does it make you feel?
Tommy Rivas 10/03/2019 7:52 AM
I feel good that I've been able to eliminate single use disposable mugs/cups. It wasn't a terribly hard switch once I brought a couple mugs in and left them stocked at my desk. Now it wouldn't feel right to have coffee in something besides my to-go tumbler.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health

How can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Tommy Rivas 10/03/2019 7:49 AM
I am fortunate enough to enjoy trail running and get to see plenty of single track trails at least once a week on long-run workouts. Aside from this, I get out hiking quite a bit both with family and friends. The mountains are the best "gym" around.

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