Carynel Ramirez
"Because the environment manners exist the Eco challenge."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,712 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO912gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO5.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO1,286minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
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UP TO610minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO7.3poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO1.0public official or leadercontacted
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO43zero-waste mealsconsumed
Carynel's actions
Waste
Carry my Trash
Do at Home
I will carry all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Support Businesses Owned by People of Color
Do at Home
Racial inequity is both a sustainability and justice problem. I will support businesses owned by people of color in my community whenever I shop.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Healthy Sleep
Do at Home
Effectively working for sustainability requires self care! I will commit to getting 60 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Water
Install a Low-Flow Showerhead
Do at Home
I will save up to 15 gallons (56 L) of water a day by installing a low-flow showerhead.
Water
Install a Toilet Tank Bank
Do at Home
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.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Nature
Forage for My Food
Do at Home
I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 1 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Community
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.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
Do at Home
I will volunteer 30 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
Do at Home
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
Do at Home
I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
Do at Home
I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
Do at Home
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
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.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
Do at Home
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
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.
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.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
Do at Home
I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
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.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
Do at Home
I will advocate for alternatives to single-use packaging at local grocery stores, markets, at work, or on campus to reduce pollution in the environment and in local communities.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Nurture Self-Compassion
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.
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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Carynel Ramirez 10/28/2020 6:12 AMI never shared my car before. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/27/2020 6:04 AMI had improved my sleeping habits adding time to my rest. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/26/2020 6:26 AMMy husband says that I am being very compassionate to myself. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/24/2020 8:51 PMToday I changed our air conditioner for an inverter. -
Carynel Ramirez 10/23/2020 6:00 AMI'm foraging my food garden in large pots. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Improve a Bus StopHow can you advocate for transportation systems which minimize environmental impact while also meeting human needs?
Carynel Ramirez 10/22/2020 2:58 PMPromoting the use of eco-friendly cars when we need to transport ourselves in cars that are not our own. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Carynel Ramirez 10/22/2020 2:55 PMPlanting a tree exercise our mind while we decide which tree we are going to plant, exercise our body while we prepare the area where we are going to plant it and our spirit because we feel satisfaction with what we did. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Forage for My FoodPeople are motivated to forage for many different reasons: as a source for food, a means of income, to connect with nature, to participate in cultural tradition, transmitting specific ecological knowledge, or as a means of stewarding local and native plant populations are just a few examples. What is your chief motivation for foraging?
Carynel Ramirez 10/22/2020 2:53 PMI like to foraging to obtain food and to distract my stressful life, -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Meet My Local FarmersWhen you know who produces your food, you are connecting personally to your complex regional food system. What are the advantages of knowing who produces your food and where it comes from? How can knowing their food producers enable someone to advocate for a better quality of life for those who produce their food, both near and far?
Carynel Ramirez 10/22/2020 2:52 PMWhen you buy from producers you obtain better quality foods and less expensive. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Try a New Way to PrepCanning and pickling food is a great way to have delicious summer fruits and vegetables all year round. Just make sure to follow the canning and pickling guidelines from the USDA or another trusted source. What are some foods that you would like to preserve and enjoy later in the year?