

Carmentere Báez Ramírez
"Ecochallenge must be a lifestyle improving."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,322 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO15lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO180plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO187gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO30minutesspent learning
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UP TO108meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO72zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
Carmentere's actions
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 4 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 15 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) and/or 3 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
I will reduce the amount of water flushed and save up to 11 gallons (41 L) of water each day by installing a toilet tank bank.
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.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Community
Express My Support
I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental actions.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
Participant Feed
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Carmentere Báez Ramírez 10/24/2018 4:49 AMIt was great to participate in this challenge. -
Carmentere Báez Ramírez 10/23/2018 7:03 AMAdding salads to our meals is better. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Carmentere Báez Ramírez 10/23/2018 7:01 AMBeing creative helps us to solve the problems in an easier manner. -
Carmentere Báez Ramírez 10/22/2018 4:45 AMIt's incredible the amount of disposable trash we sent to the landfill. -
Carmentere Báez Ramírez 10/21/2018 9:11 AMI can't believe how many water bottles I had skipped. -
Carmentere Báez Ramírez 10/20/2018 7:27 AMI still reducing animal food consumption. -
Carmentere Báez Ramírez 10/19/2018 7:41 AMI had collected a full bag of bottle caps. -
Carmentere Báez Ramírez 10/18/2018 4:52 AMMy succulents still living with a little of water. -
Carmentere Báez Ramírez 10/17/2018 7:50 AMI'm changing my mind a lot. Ecology is a challenge.