
Carmen Ramirez
"We must keep Eco-challenged for life."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 1,405 Total
Participant Impact
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up to1,900milesnot traveled by car
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up to1,900milestraveled by carpool
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up to1,786pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to18lightbulbsreplaced
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up to114plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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up to480gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to57more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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up to1.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to2.0hoursvolunteered
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up to315minutesspent learning
Carmen's Actions
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will spend 30 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
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.
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.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 18 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Transportation
Try Carpooling
I will commute by carpool 100 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Health
More Fruits and Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Feed
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Carmen Ramirez 10/25/2018 4:43 AMI had learned a lot with this eco-challenge. It was my first time in this kind of challenge. I improved some wellness habits for better one. -
Carmen Ramirez 10/25/2018 4:42 AMI had learned a lot with this challenge. I changed some of my wellness habits for better ones. -
Carmen Ramirez 10/24/2018 4:41 AMI promise to continue changing my habits. This challenge change my life. -
Carmen Ramirez 10/23/2018 8:28 AM -
Carmen Ramirez 10/23/2018 7:06 AMEco-challenge is a new lifestyle. -
Carmen Ramirez 10/22/2018 8:31 AM -
Carmen Ramirez 10/22/2018 4:43 AMI water my succulents on Saturday, it's once a week need. -
Carmen Ramirez 10/22/2018 4:40 AMI still connected with the eco-challenge. -
Carmen Ramirez 10/21/2018 9:17 AMToday I watered my new garden. It looks growing good. -
Carmen Ramirez 10/20/2018 7:14 AMI'm substituting refined sugar in my desserts recipes.