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2020 People's Ecochallenge

October 7 - October 28, 2020

Jose Sauceda-Cornejo

KCIA Green Team

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POINTS TOTAL

0 TODAY
0 THIS WEEK
1,112 TOTAL

participant impact

UP TO

1.0

documentary

watched
UP TO

840

gallons of water

have been saved
UP TO

2.0

locally sourced meals

consumed
UP TO

201

minutes

spent learning
UP TO

10

minutes

spent outdoors
UP TO

395

minutes

being mindful
UP TO

23

organic meals

consumed
UP TO

5.3

pounds

food waste prevented
UP TO

11

pounds of CO2

have been saved
UP TO

1.0

waste audit

conducted
UP TO

31

zero-waste meals

consumed

Jose's actions

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Research Restorative Justice

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Learn About Constructive Communication

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Core Values

Do at Home

We may find more meaning and joy in life when our actions are aligned with our personal values. I will determine what my top 3-5 core values are so that I can better align my actions with them.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Transportation

Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Do at Home

I will spend at least 10 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

Do at Home

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Personal Waste Audit

Do at Home

I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Find Local Recycling Depots

Do at Home

I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in recycling dumpsters or my curbside bin.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Research Local Waste Sites

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Explore My Area

I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minutes researching the impact of old harmful refrigerants on our environment.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Family Game Hour

Do at Home

I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community

Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

Do at Home

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home

Do at Home

I will spend 10 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Know My Health

I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Go Get a Check Up

I will make an appointment for my annual physical.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Choose Organic Ingredients

Do at Home

I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Zero-Waste Cooking

Do at Home

I will cook 2 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

Do at Home

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater

Do at Home

I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

5-Minute Showers

Do at Home

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 18
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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?

Jose Sauceda-Cornejo 10/29/2020 12:09 AM

Managed to take first place. Thanks for the challenge.

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Jose Sauceda-Cornejo 10/28/2020 11:28 PM

30 minutes left everyone. Good luck.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Research Local Waste Sites

In what neighborhoods or areas of your region are landfills or other waste sites located? Which communities are most affected by these locations?

Jose Sauceda-Cornejo 10/28/2020 11:26 PM

Not far from my neighborhood theres a big terrain of wasteland that has been unoccupied for years. This affects the community since the area can be turned into a homeless zone in which homeless people can go to and live peacefully.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion

How can you express your personality, creativity, and values in ways that don't require fast fashion or buying more clothes and accessories?

Jose Sauceda-Cornejo 10/28/2020 11:23 PM

You can express these things by creating a unique accessory that you can wear. This will develop your skills and make you feel happier.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Waste Find Local Recycling Depots

Our ability to recycle certain things ebbs and flows based upon many factors, including market demand for recyclables. Luckily there are places that accept uncommon things to recycle or dispose of in a less harmful way. What did you find when looking for places to recycle items that can't be recycled in your curbside bin?

Jose Sauceda-Cornejo 10/28/2020 11:20 PM

I found an area were they recycle bikes. I thought it was weird but if you think about it's not that odd since in recycling those bikes newer bikes could me made in which are donated towards people.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Transportation Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle

Reducing (or eliminating) exhaust emissions and improving public health are two benefits of green vehicles. What other motivators inspire you to consider switching to a more fuel-efficient vehicle?

Jose Sauceda-Cornejo 10/28/2020 11:16 PM

Another motivator that will inspire me in switching is myself. In doing this switch I will have more respect towards myself in keeping our planet safer.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Simplicity Family Game Hour

How does being playful with others enrich your life?

Jose Sauceda-Cornejo 10/28/2020 11:13 PM

Being playful with others will enrich your life since it maintains healthier relationships and it also keeps a smile on your face.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Learn About the Impact of Old Refrigerants

Why are old refrigerant gases so harmful to our environment?

Jose Sauceda-Cornejo 10/28/2020 11:12 PM

Old refrigerant gases are harmful to our environment since they damage the ozone layers. This is bad since the ozone layers help us from the sun's radiation but if they are damaged then radiation from the sun will affect us.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Nature Explore My Area

How can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place -- your deep knowledge of and appreciation for your surroundings?

Jose Sauceda-Cornejo 10/28/2020 11:09 PM

Spending more time outdoors makes me understand that we should admire our planet more by keeping it clean. By keeping our planet clean there will be less problems in the environment and people will be more healthier.

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REFLECTION QUESTION
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice

What did you learn about racial injustice in the documentary(ies) you watched? How does what you learned connect to your understanding of sustainability?

Jose Sauceda-Cornejo 10/28/2020 11:05 PM

What I learned is that racial injustice is the act in which a racial action is taken among a certain group of people. (This action is usually in the form of violence or slurs) What I learn connects to my understanding of sustainability since it helps me understand how people feel towards situations like these.

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