Kenny Mendoza
10/22/2018 2:03 AM
The ocean/river life are affected by items that are not disposed of correctly. For example, all the chemicals from the plastic running into the rivers and lakes harming the aquatic life.
Kenny Mendoza
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 960 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO12lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO140minutesspent learning
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UP TO160plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO9.0poundswaste composted
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UP TO9.0pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Kenny's actions
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 10 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 12 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Health
Take Control
Both system and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 10 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
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
Visit a Waste Management Facility
I will spend at least 10 minutes visiting a local dump/transfer station, material recovery facility, and/or landfill to learn about the waste stream.
Waste
Choose Two-Sided Printing
I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper each day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.
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
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will spend at least 15 minutes finding out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
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.
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.
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
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 10 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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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Kenny Mendoza 10/24/2018 11:40 AMLast day! Let’s do it MHCC! -
Kenny Mendoza 10/23/2018 12:00 PMNo matter where we end up in ranking, we are doing our part for the future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Learn About Local Environmental Justice ConcernsWho is most affected by environmental degration and/or environmental irresponsiblity in your community? How are they affected?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Take ControlHow do environmental health, community health, and your personal health intersect?
Kenny Mendoza 10/22/2018 1:59 AMIf the environment health is poor, for example, air pollution. It will also affect the community heath by breathing in the polluted air and therefore, having an effect on personal health. -
Kenny Mendoza 10/22/2018 1:51 AMSuper late/early, but trying
to get those points ! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?
Kenny Mendoza 10/22/2018 1:50 AMSomething things that I thought you couldn’t compost, for example, a cotton shirt. As long as you rip it up. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Visit a Waste Management FacilityField trip! What a fun way to learn about our impact and consumption! What facility did you visit? What did you learn? Did you take anyone with you?
Kenny Mendoza 10/22/2018 1:46 AMWent to the convention center in Portland and saw that there were sorting bins with recyclables. For example, compost, plastic and paper. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Kenny Mendoza 10/22/2018 1:43 AMCar pooling does wonders. Reduces carbon emission and also builds relationships. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Carry my TrashWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?