Blanca Gonzalez
"Believe you can, you're halfway there. Theodore Roosevelt"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,273 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO110plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO24whole food mealsconsumed
Blanca's actions
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
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.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Health
Happiness
I will write down three things every day that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
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.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 2 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
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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Blanca Gonzalez 10/24/2018 9:30 AM -
Blanca Gonzalez 10/23/2018 11:11 AMBe truthful gentle and fearless -
Blanca Gonzalez 10/22/2018 11:27 AM -
REFLECTION QUESTIONSimplicity Have a Garage SaleBuilding community is good for your soul and fun to do! What were some of the positive outcomes that came out of your group garage sale?
Blanca Gonzalez 10/22/2018 10:23 AMAn income that helped to reforest some places within the community. -
Blanca Gonzalez 10/22/2018 7:20 AM -
Blanca Gonzalez 10/21/2018 10:58 AM -
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?
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Blanca Gonzalez 10/20/2018 1:38 PM
Everything is either an opportunity to grow or an obstacle that prevents you from growing up. You can decide. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour 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?
Blanca Gonzalez 10/19/2018 12:17 PMDisconnect electrical appliances when you are not using them. Turn off the lights and use solar lights for the exterior of the house. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade Heating & Cooling UnitsWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
Blanca Gonzalez 10/19/2018 12:11 PMBecause it contribute to air and lower my electric utility bill.