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October 3 - October 24, 2018
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FERNANDO RAMIREZ

WSHS 5/6th Period

"I plan to reduce my human footprint on our planet by using alternative friendlier ways to sustain the Earth."

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 392 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    15
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    75
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

FERNANDO's actions

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.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 5 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Go Paperless

I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and ending unwanted subscriptions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?


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    FERNANDO RAMIREZ 10/11/2018 8:03 AM
    My challenge is going splendid. It has really helped me develop more eco-friendlier habits. I would recommend this challenge to anybody that is also worried about our planet.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food Choose Organic Ingredients
    Can organic farming feed the world? Which side of the argument do you fall on? Why?

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    FERNANDO RAMIREZ 10/11/2018 7:58 AM
    Organic produce has lower levels of pesticide in it, which means the plants around the crops were less likely to be contaminated by pesticides. Also prevents the planet from being affected by CFC's.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Go Paperless
    Reducing your paper mail can be such a freeing action to take -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?

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    FERNANDO RAMIREZ 10/04/2018 8:15 AM
    Being responsible for my waste makes me feel great. By recycling I feel like I am contributing to a better Earth. I will try to pick up any trash I see on the ground and dispose of it properly. I will also try to reuse items that can possibly have more uses. 
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health More Fruits and Veggies
    What do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than any other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How can we start shifting from a meat-focused food culture to a more plant-based one?

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    FERNANDO RAMIREZ 10/04/2018 8:11 AM
    The people of North America believe it is part of their culture and tradition to eat meat. Almost every meal at restaurants contain some type of meat. In order to shift into a more plant-based culture, people need to first realize that eating vegetables is not as bad at it seems and it is actually really great for their health. We can teach the next generation (children) to incorporate vegetables into their daily meal.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy Adjust the Thermostat
    Your utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your zipcode, and in your state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?

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    FERNANDO RAMIREZ 10/04/2018 8:08 AM
    To reduce my electricity usage, I will turn off all of my appliances to conserve energy when it is not needed to be used. I will also refrain from charging my devices as much.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Nature Tend a Garden
    Have you ever had a significant experience in nature that altered your perspective or focus? If so, please describe it.

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    FERNANDO RAMIREZ 10/03/2018 8:27 AM
    As a little kid, my father and I would plant tomato plants. Seeing these tomatoes grow out of nothing but a simple stem and dirt was impact. It showed me even something beautiful could arise from nothing. The plant needed care in order for it to flourish, just like our planet.
  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Waste Choose Two-Sided Printing
    Choosing two-sided printing can be an easy adjustment on your computer settings. How can you help others make this same switch? Can it be encouraged company wide?

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    FERNANDO RAMIREZ 10/03/2018 7:54 AM
    Why waste another piece of paper when you can just print the rest on the back of the page?