Alejandra Ruiz Velasco
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 582 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO22disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO440gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO8.0lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO22plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO22whole food mealsconsumed
Alejandra's actions
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 8 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
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
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 1 disposable cup(s) to the landfill each day by using a reusable mug.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
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.
Participant Feed
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Alejandra Ruiz Velasco 10/16/2018 1:55 PMI had just adquired a Wonder Woman coffe mixer for me and a Star Wars one for my husband so we avoid using the disposible ones at the office :) -
Alejandra Ruiz Velasco 10/12/2018 7:22 AMAt my daughter kindergartner we have organized to buy plates and spoons for each kid so every month when we had the birthday celebrations we do not use any disposables. -
Alejandra Ruiz Velasco 10/08/2018 10:00 AMI started to reuse plastic containers to store some grains and others to store my daughter crayons!