Carynel Ramirez
"As a teacher I will teach about environment conservation."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,093 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO18locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO18zero-waste mealsconsumed
Carynel's actions
Nature
Tend a Garden
I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 2 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 3 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Water
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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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Carynel Ramirez 10/24/2018 12:35 PMI'm loving this challenge. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/24/2018 12:35 PMI'm loving this challenge. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/23/2018 8:22 AMI like this challenge a lot. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/22/2018 8:17 AMToday my garden looks great. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/21/2018 4:49 PMToday I planted a new succulent garden. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/20/2018 8:25 AMI just start this challenge and I'm loving it. Hooray! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Carynel Ramirez 10/20/2018 8:22 AMThe most prominent issue is drought, specially during the summer season. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Carynel Ramirez 10/20/2018 8:20 AMWith little changes. Sometimes those changes add values better than big changes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
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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?