

Alondra Rosado
"Happiness is being friend with the environment."
Points Total
- 0 Today
- 0 This Week
- 993 Total
Participant Impact
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up to5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
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up to1.0waste auditsconducted
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up to5.0poundswaste composted
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up to1.0public officials or leaderscontacted
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up to185minutesspent learning
Alondra's Actions
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
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.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
Waste
Recycle Everything I Can
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will spend 25 minutes researching and recycling all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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.
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.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Feed
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Alondra Rosado 10/24/2018 4:56 PMThis challenge is great for change bad habits. -
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 Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? Do you know how your compost will be used and the benefits it has on the environment?
Alondra Rosado 10/24/2018 4:54 PMOne of the benefits of composting is that it deliver all the nutrients to the soil. -
Reflection QuestionWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
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Reflection QuestionWaste Recycle Everything I CanWhat have you learned about what is accepted by local haulers for recycling, what you can drop off or ship to certain places, and what is not recyclable in your area? What is the most difficult part of recycling for you?
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Reflection QuestionWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it so difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places? How might your experience with this challenge impact your future consumption and choices?
Alondra Rosado 10/24/2018 4:50 PMI can reduce unnecessary purchasing and produce less trash from packaging. -
Reflection QuestionTransportation Car ShareTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
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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?
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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?
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Reflection QuestionHealth Avoid refined sugarBefore you started this challenge, did you think you were 'addicted' to sugar? How do you feel now?