

Jacob Sanchez
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 680 Total
Participant Impact
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up to2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to126milestraveled by bike
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up to210milestraveled by bus
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up to336milesnot traveled by car
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up to1,251pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to440gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to120minutesspent outdoors
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up to1,310minutesspent learning
Jacob's Actions
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 18 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Transportation
Use Public Transit
I will use public transit 30 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
High Impact Action Track
Ditch the Lawn
Water
I will replace my lawn with a drought-tolerant landscape and save the water, money, and time I used to spend cutting the grass.
High Impact Action Track
Research Impact Investing
Simplicity
Using the links provided below, I will research impact investing and deterimine if it is right for me.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Feed
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Jacob Sanchez 10/18/2019 1:40 PM -
Jacob Sanchez 10/06/2019 7:36 PM -
Reflection QuestionTransportation Choose a Carbon OffsetA round-trip flight from New York City to Los Angeles emits just over 1.5 tons of CO2—per person. That’s a lot of carbon! What can you do to reduce the number of flights you take per year?
Jacob Sanchez 10/01/2019 5:56 PMBeing in a long-distance relationship means above average amounts of flights every year. I need to do a better job of buying carbon offsets in the short term but I hope this will decrease long term. Did you know United Airlines allows you to buy carbon offsets using your points?! -
Reflection QuestionHigh Impact Action Track Research Impact InvestingHow might impact investing help you better live your values?
Jacob Sanchez 10/01/2019 5:54 PMI've always been interested in Impact Investing or Socially responsible Investing. It's something I plan to explore as I plan to contribute to my own IRA this year. Does anyone have tips on how best to do this? I hear about Swell.com on NPR... -
Reflection QuestionFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Jacob Sanchez 10/01/2019 5:52 PMI think buying locally is a really good initiative. I'm thankful that they recently opened a Lucky's near my apartment as they carry alot of produce from local Colorado farms. This helps cut down on emissions from transportation and helps support local businesses. But what is the water sustainability impact as compared to produce grown in California? -
Jacob Sanchez 10/01/2019 5:50 PMHi HP Fort Collins EcoChallenge team! Thanks for joining us!
Now is the time to decide on which personal actions you would like to track or complete during the 3-week EcoChallenge (Note: this is how our team gets points). Here's a helpful video on how to get started: https://vimeo.com/290638030
Also, if you want to know how to get more point, there's a variety of ways !