Marilyn Valentin
10/22/2018 8:00 AM
Beach coasts erosion is a problem, and it will affected with floods in future.
Marilyn Valentin
"Commitment with the environment is required for all."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 853 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO30gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO6.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO5.0zero-waste mealsconsumed
Marilyn's actions
Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Racial inequity is a sustainability problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
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.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 6 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
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
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
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
Nature
Forage for My Food
I will use the 'Learn More' resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics - including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl - and instead replace them with bioplastic or durable options.
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.
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 QUESTIONEnergy Install Alternative EnergyHow is your region being affected by climate change? How will it be affected in the future?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Choose Clean/Renewable EnergyHow might you be able to get others involved in advocating for the shift to clean energy?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade Heating & Cooling UnitsWhat inspires you to act on sustainable energy and other energy issues?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in my CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Join my Neighborhood AssociationHow can your community support inclusive decision making?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Support Businesses Owned by People of ColorKeen Independent Research Foundation conducted a recent study that highlights the disparities in the availability of city contracts and loans to businesses, and how this disparity correlates to owners as people of color. The study showed that Minority businesses enterprises (MBEs) are more likely to have difficulties in receiving loans or city contracts. In what ways can you address systemic racism?