Kendra Martinez
"Planting today, eating tomorrow."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,068 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO10hoursvolunteered
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UP TO14locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO90minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO9.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Kendra's actions
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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.
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
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those who produce my food in other regions of the world to make better choices when I shop.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 30 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 10 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
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.
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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Kendra Martinez 10/24/2018 5:11 AMI'm carrying my reusable bags to every market I go. -
Kendra Martinez 10/23/2018 7:26 AMI like to use reusable containers. -
Kendra Martinez 10/22/2018 8:09 AMI have my own reusable box to carry my purchases. -
Kendra Martinez 10/21/2018 4:46 PMI'm not buying new reusable bags anymore. I'm carrying my own. -
Kendra Martinez 10/20/2018 7:29 PMI will teach my neighbors how to plant their own produce. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Advocate For More Food Packaging OptionsWhat concerns you the most about how we are affecting the planet? Consider both local and global actions.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reuseable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to establish this a successful habit?
Kendra Martinez 10/20/2018 7:27 PMI will carry out in my hands. I'm going to place a box in my car to carry the shopping items. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Advocate for Greener VehiclesReducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Kendra Martinez 10/20/2018 7:23 PMPromoting the use of public transportation that uses green vehicles.