

Wanda Torres
"Fomentar la importancia de conservar el medioambiente"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,002 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO6.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO0.0pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO5.0minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO15meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO20zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO20locally sourced mealsconsumed
Wanda's actions
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
Reduce Animal Products
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) and/or 2 vegan meal(s) each day this week.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Donate to or Volunteer for Low-Income Solar Initiatives
Whether it's by donating or volunteering, I will research the benefits of low-income solar and find out how I can support low-income solar initiatives in my area.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 4 meal(s) with zero-waste each day
Waste
Carry my Trash
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
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.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
I will install alternative energy systems, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Food
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 4 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Wanda Torres 10/24/2018 6:46 PMA fomentar a otras personas a cuidar y proteger a nuestro planeta, evitando arrojar basura, quemar arboles -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhy 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWasteWhat one thing could you do right away to reduce your waste?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIn North America, up to 65% of food waste happens at the consumer level. Chef Steven Satterfield advocates for utilizing every part of a vegetable. How can you incorporate using an entire vegetable, including the skins, tops, and stalks during your next meal prep?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodWhat do you think contributes to people in North America eating more meat than in other places, and what does this say about North American values and ways of living? How do we start shifting a meat-focused food culture?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFoodIf you were to only eat what is in season locally, what would be the hardest for you to give up?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow is electricity generated where you live? How does it impact the environment, animals, and humans?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyWhat do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
Wanda Torres 10/24/2018 6:38 PMConvocando actividades, reuniones para fomentar la importancia de la energia -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergyHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Wanda Torres 10/24/2018 6:37 PMHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?