Eladia Velez
10/02/2019 11:00 AM
Keep the lights off when not in the room.
Eladia Velez
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 294 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO27locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO2.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
Eladia's actions
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will spend at least 2 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 3 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
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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Eladia Velez 10/02/2019 11:05 AMEducation is the first step! Second, teaching by giving the example. Show others how to segregate the waste separating plastics, glass and compostable waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
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Eladia Velez 10/24/2018 1:44 PMThis Eco-challenge created more awareness on how to keep our waters clean and provided tools to motivate people to be eco-friendly. There is still a ton of work to do to help people understand how regular practices should be modified. -
Eladia Velez 10/24/2018 11:14 AMI have enjoyed screening food at the grocery store to buy local produce (specially the vegetables)! -
Eladia Velez 10/22/2018 7:45 AMMaking the difference in our community is a great thing! My kids are helping to collect street and parks litter. They are doing this as part of their "community hours". It is part of their school requirements. As parent we need to support them and help them to achieve this important goal. I love their smiles when they see the surroundings clean!-
Deena Tuttle 10/24/2018 4:08 PMWhat a beautiful thing you are doing for your children, Laly! You are setting a good example and teaching them respect in all ways.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Turn it offHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
Eladia Velez 10/17/2018 6:21 AMIn my area is the burning-oil power grid. Burning oil to generate electricity contaminates the air. There is only a minor Wind Mills section that helps, but it is not enough. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Support Pollution ReductionWhat environmental factors affect human health in your region, and how do they affect it?
Eladia Velez 10/15/2018 6:46 AMThe use of non-organic herbicide is affecting and impacting our ecosystem. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Weekly Meal PlanningAn average American throws out about 240 lbs of food per year. The average family of four spends $1,500 a year on food that they throw out. Does this surprise you? Where would you rather use this money?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Locally-Sourced MealsIf you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest for you to give up?
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Eladia Velez 10/12/2018 2:57 PMSaving food and money by bringing left overs for snacks and dinner time!-
Eladia Velez 10/24/2018 1:38 PM12 days of saving money by bringing home left overs for my dinner time!
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