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 TO480gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO18lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1,900milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1,900milestraveled by carpool
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UP TO315minutesspent learning
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UP TO114plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1,786pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO57more servingsof fruits and vegetables
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 93.98 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.
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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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.