
Jacob Sanchez
"I would like to decrease the environmental impact of the food I eat while increasing my awareness of other areas (transportation, water use, climate change advocacy, etc.) where I can improve. "
Points Total
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- 1,331 Total
Participant Impact
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up to2.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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up to21whole food mealsconsumed
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up to30milesnot traveled by car
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up to1,076pounds of CO2have been saved
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up to855minutesbeing mindful
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up to315minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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up to20plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
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up to1.0waste auditsconducted
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up to400gallons of waterhave been saved
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up to1.0documentarieswatched
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up to375minutesspent outdoors
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up to90minutesspent learning
Jacob's Actions
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Transportation
Work from Home
I will work from home 6 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
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.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) each day free of processed foods.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty
I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Waste
Reduce Single-Use Disposables
Historically, marginalized and low-income communities live closer to landfills, contributing to a multitude of health problems. I will find out how I can limit single-use items and do my best to limit the waste I generate.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
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.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 15 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Feed
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Jacob Sanchez 10/13/2018 8:12 PMTried out a new trail today - the Maxwell Natural Area near Horsetooth.
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Jacob Sanchez 10/13/2018 8:13 PM
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Jacob Sanchez 10/03/2018 4:00 PM-
James Riddle 10/10/2018 11:00 AMGood times (and, "it's about time!") -- I like the part about skipping the stick and just letting gravity work for you :)
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Jacob Sanchez 9/20/2018 9:04 AM-
Jacob Sanchez 10/03/2018 9:40 AM$5.87 / 783 Award Miles so not bad. https://www.united.com/web/en-US/content/company/globalcitizenship/environment/carbon-offset-program.aspx -
Curtis Wray 10/03/2018 9:35 AMwhat did it cost? (in miles or dollars)
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