Carmen Santiago
"Protecting the environment is helping our planet"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,237 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO178gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO21locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO24minutesspent learning
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UP TO22plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO3.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO7.6pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO21zero-waste mealsconsumed
Carmen 's actions
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 1 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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
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.
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.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
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.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
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.
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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Carmen Santiago 10/23/2019 6:27 AMGracias ecochallenge por crear conciencia en todo lo referente a salud y a nuestro planeta, hasta el proximo año -
Carmen Santiago 10/22/2019 4:30 PMMi gran reto es lograr colocar placas solares en toda mi casa ya estoy en el proceso de adquir por lo menos 2 para verifcar como funciona y moverme a energia renovable -
Carmen Santiago 10/21/2019 10:15 AMSaludo, he comenzando a remplazar los vasos desechable por reusable. -
Carmen Santiago 10/20/2019 5:35 AMHe comenzando a realizer ejercicio, hoy camine 35 minutos, debemos cuidar nuestra salud -
Carmen Santiago 10/19/2019 4:54 PMEcochallenge me ha ayudado a modificar mis habitos alimenticios. gracias -
Carmen Santiago 10/17/2019 8:38 AM -
Carmen Santiago 10/16/2019 12:27 PM -
Carmen Santiago 10/15/2019 1:14 PM -
Carmen Santiago 10/14/2019 8:21 AMBuen dia mi gente -
Carmen Santiago 10/13/2019 6:43 PM