Armando Vazquez
10/23/2018 5:33 AM
everyone is, and it is very sad how environmental culture is still not a priority for most of the people,
Armando Vazquez
"every action counts and makes a difference, because we get to teach it to someone else, and create a better world fo future generations."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,380 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 TO388gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO20hoursvolunteered
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UP TO327milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO264milestraveled by bike
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UP TO63milestraveled by foot
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UP TO120minutesspent learning
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UP TO66plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO21poundswaste composted
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UP TO417pounds of CO2have been saved
Armando's actions
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
I will spend 120 minutes researching environmental justice concerns in my region, their causes, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 20 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
Water
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Simplicity
Organize a Course
I will organize NWEI's discussion course 'Voluntary Simplicity' with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 3 mile(s) each day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 5.57 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 12 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to 13.63 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 3 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
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.
Participant Feed
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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 QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Armando Vazquez 10/23/2018 5:31 AMI volunteer to create an urban orchard at our work facility, so we can learn how to grow our ow food -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
Armando Vazquez 10/19/2018 8:25 AMjust have to get use to carry your own mug, today many places offer a source of water where you can refill it. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Armando Vazquez 10/19/2018 8:24 AMtap water is not safe to drink, privatization, although water uis a public human right, no access granted for everyone, the procurement of this resource is still not been concertized as a priority. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Eliminate Toxic PlasticsWhat single-use items (e.g. straws, coffee cups, vegetable bags, plastic bags) do you regularly use? What could be substituted instead?
Armando Vazquez 10/18/2018 6:55 AMI still don´t get what a straw is supposed to be used for, I teach my son the importance of avoiding this unnecessary polluting item, -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Walk InsteadHalf of all trips made in the US are three miles or less; 72% of them are driven. Do you feel that this fact applies to you? If so, how might you incorporate more muscle-powered transportation in your daily life?
Armando Vazquez 10/16/2018 5:35 AMjust by making conscience of how much money and CO2 we can save, just by walking, using the bicycle, or any non motorized vehicle, plus you get to exercise yourself, and appreciate life directly, now form inside a mobile pill isolated form real world -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Toilet Tank BankName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
Armando Vazquez 10/15/2018 6:02 AMmost of the rain water is mixed with grey water, in most developing countries, which is a problem -
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?
Armando Vazquez 10/12/2018 9:30 AMI think i dispose about 1.5 kgs of organic waste per day, in 3 months the will be turned into nutrients for my garden -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Join a Local CSADependable fresh food, better prices (cutting out carbon-heavy supply chain and grocery stores), supporting local farmers and building resilient communities are just a few benefits of local food systems. Which of these benefits (or others not listed here) inspire you the most?
Armando Vazquez 10/12/2018 5:53 AMthe fact that if we teach each other how to produce and grow our food in a natural and organic way, we will become ore autonomous, and less dependent from corporations who doesn't pay fairly to the local farmers and are destroying the agricultural system. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Go by BikeHow do your transportation choices affect your engagement in your community? Does your experience differ while walking, riding transit, biking or driving?
Armando Vazquez 10/12/2018 5:48 AMi think whenever you use any non motorized way of transportation you get to be more sensible to your surrounding, and pay more attention to what ios going on, instead of being inside a tunnel all the time just going from A to B and not caring about what you see during the journey