Jose Gamalier Rosado
"God is good. Nature is God and we will protect it."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,103 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO270conversationswith people
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UP TO104gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO9.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO50minutesspent learning
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UP TO54plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO9.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Jose Gamalier's actions
Transportation
Learn More and Talk to My Friends
Access to public transportation is a social justice issue! I will learn about the need for public transportation in my community and tell 30 friends each day about the issue.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 5 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
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.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
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.
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.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will spend at least 20 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
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.
Health
Avoid refined sugar
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Jose Gamalier Rosado 10/24/2018 4:54 AMSometimes big problems are resolved with simply thinking ideas. -
Jose Gamalier Rosado 10/24/2018 4:53 AMIt is hard to avoid refined sugars, but I'm in. -
Jose Gamalier Rosado 10/23/2018 7:09 AMI like this challenge because we will get better health. -
Jose Gamalier Rosado 10/21/2018 9:19 AMSecond day skipping refined sugars. -
Jose Gamalier Rosado 10/20/2018 9:15 AMEco-challenge is an opportunity to improve the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Insulate Water Pipes and Water HeaterHow do you think climate change will affect your region’s water supply? Think about the effects of weather, storms, salinity, and sea level rise, among other changes. How can you find out more about climate change’s impact to your region's water?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Toilet Tank BankName some of the human activities impacting the health of water systems, both locally (your watershed) and globally (freshwater and oceans). What can you do to improve the health of water systems?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles serve an important role in places for health and safety, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. Can you identify the barriers in making this a new habit? How can you set yourself up for success in making this a permanent change?
Jose Gamalier Rosado 10/20/2018 9:05 AMUsing a reusable bottle we can substitute the deposit of trash into the landfills. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Learn More and Talk to My FriendsHow has your access to various kinds of transportation throughout your life influenced your current attitudes about transportation and your transportation behavior?
Jose Gamalier Rosado 10/20/2018 9:02 AMIn the past I haven't an own car. Now I have one that consume a lot of gas. I want to buy a new efficient green car.