Ana Maldonado

The Green Society at UTSA

POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
638 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

3.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

140

minutes

spent exercising
UP TO

90

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

140

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

10

zero-waste meals

consumed

Ana's actions

Health

Go get a check up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Visit a Waste Management Facility

I will spend at least 30 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.

UNCOMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

I will spend at least 30 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Go for a Daily Walk

I will take a 20-minute walk outside each day.

COMPLETED 7
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Exercise Daily

Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 20 minute(s) each day.

COMPLETED 0
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Try a New Way to Prep

I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Go get a check up

How do you practice self care?

Ana Maldonado 10/23/2018 9:46 AM

I try to eat healthy and plenty, whenever I feel I'm getting sick I try to slow down and drink tea or orange juice and it usually helps, I avoid situations that could harm me, I am very into skin care so I do routines to exfoliate, etc. I try to exercise, whether it is going to the gym, or just walking places if I can. I try to be close to nature because I feel it really helps make you feel good

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Ana Maldonado 10/21/2018 11:07 PM

The challenge has made me realize many things I wasn't aware of before, and it encourages me to do stuff I could've done before to reduce waste, save water, eat healthier, etc. It is pretty simple, I feel people just have to get a little help from a challenge like this to start doing what could do a big difference

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Buy From a Farmers Market

What is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?

Ana Maldonado 10/21/2018 11:03 PM

Buy from local farmers, make my own bread to reduce plastic waste, buy bulk foods (pasta, beans, rice, spices, condiments...)

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Energy Upgrade My Windows

How does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?

Ana Maldonado 10/18/2018 10:43 PM

Helps me realize how easy it is to not waste so much energy when it doesn't need to be wasted, like in the daytime, instead of having windows closed and turning lights on, it's better to just open the curtains and not use the artificial light

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Ana Maldonado 10/18/2018 10:39 PM

I've stopped accepting bags from stores, even if I bought a lot of stuff, when I don't have reusable grocery bags I carry my things in the cart and I just place them in my car without bags, even if it looks like I just stole everything

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Find Local Recycling Depots

Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

Ana Maldonado 10/16/2018 8:36 PM

That there are not as many as I thought, they are a little hard to find, but there are some out there, we just have to look for them

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Go for a Daily Walk

How do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?

Ana Maldonado 10/10/2018 10:00 PM

you can see the flaws in the sidewalks, like cracks, or you notice how big some signs are

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Ana Maldonado 10/07/2018 6:36 PM

I feel really happy when I complete the challenges!

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Health Happiness

How does/can practicing gratitude keep you centered and motivated to work for a better world?

Ana Maldonado 10/06/2018 3:15 PM

It reminds us that even if not everyday is perfect, there is always something to feel good about

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Food Try a New Way to Prep

Canning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?

Ana Maldonado 10/06/2018 3:01 PM

Strawberries: making jam (:

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