Douglas Chaves
"Increase my knowledge and practices about how to protect our planet"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,725 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO8.0conversationswith people
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UP TO5.0locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO876minutesspent learning
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UP TO120minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO5,662minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO55plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO76pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.0public officials or leaderscontacted
Douglas's actions
Simplicity
Track My Purchases
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes each day maintaining a record of all my purchases and learning about my spending habits.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
Do at Home
Access to affordable, nutritious food is a food justice issue. I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at work, on campus and/or in the spaces I frequent.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Forgiveness
Do at Home
I will begin, or continue, on the journey of forgiving myself and/or other(s). I may do this through journaling, meditation, prayer, and/or talking with a licensed healthcare professional.
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.
Transportation
Stay on the Ground
Do at Home
Instead of traveling by plane, I will find an alternative way to accomplish the goals of an upcoming trip (i.e. telepresence, vacation locally).
Transportation
Choose a Carbon Offset
If buying a plane ticket, I will also buy a carbon offset.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
Do at Home
I will spend at least 5 minutes learning about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 5 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Learn More about Food Apartheid
Do at Home
I will spend 5 minutes learning about food apartheid and find out how I can advocate for healthy and fresh food in my region.
Health
Take Control
Do at Home
Both systemic and personal sustainability are important! I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Health
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 5 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Food
Join a Local CSA
Do at Home
I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Food
Organize a Course
Do at Home
I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses on food sustainability, Menu for the Future or Hungry for Change, with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
Do at Home
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
Do at Home
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Meet My Local Farmers
I will visit my nearest farm to find out who produces my food, and will learn about the quality of life of those around the world who produce my food in order to make better choices when I shop.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Engage In Active Listening
Do at Home
I will practice actively listening to a friend, family member, co-worker, acquaintance, or someone who I may disagree with in at least 2 conversations.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Research Voter Suppression
Do at Home
I will spend at least 10 minutes finding out what local laws, policies, and practices keep people from voting in my community.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
Do at Home
I will limit my social media use to once each day reducing my daily use by 30 minute(s)
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
Do at Home
I will only check my email during work hours, using my personal time for endeavors that help me live out my values.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
Do at Home
I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time each day with other activities.
Participant Feed
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Douglas Chaves 10/28/2020 8:48 AMFinishing the challenge with a lot learned and ready to put in practice as daily routines. -
Douglas Chaves 10/27/2020 4:25 PMFinal Tuesday, one more day to come! -
Douglas Chaves 10/26/2020 2:17 PMLast Monday with best attitide and only two more days to complete this great challenge -
Douglas Chaves 10/25/2020 6:22 PMFinishing this week eating healthy and doing good excercise! -
Douglas Chaves 10/24/2020 12:10 PMLast weekend, walking outside, buying local farmers. -
Douglas Chaves 10/23/2020 5:24 PMGetting closer to last day but making this activities to becose a daily routine -
Douglas Chaves 10/22/2020 1:38 PMPrepare your hydration so you don't need to spend money and plastic bottles by buying energy drinks-
Hugo Hidalgo 10/22/2020 2:54 PMAlways carry a bottle of water handy, a reusable one!
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Douglas Chaves 10/21/2020 8:43 AMToday, cooking using only local farmers source!-
Hugo Hidalgo 10/22/2020 2:54 PMYei!!!
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Douglas Chaves 10/20/2020 3:04 PMMorning run, to release stress!-
Hugo Hidalgo 10/22/2020 2:54 PMIts a must!
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Douglas Chaves 10/19/2020 7:27 AMStarting week after a good 8 hours of sleep and having a balanced breakfast today!