Emma Velazquez
"Rechaza, reduce, reusa, recicla, reintegra <3"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,041 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO5.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO8.0conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO1.0energy auditconducted
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UP TO1.0hourvolunteered
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UP TO615minutesspent exercising
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UP TO415minutesspent learning
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UP TO635minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO74organic mealsconsumed
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UP TO20pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
Emma's actions
Energy
Power Down the Computer
Do at Home
I will power down my computer and monitor when not using it for more than 2 hours, saving up to (1.1) lbs of CO2 each day that I do this.
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.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Community
Host a Watch Party
Do at Home
I will host a watch party to screen a documentary about an issue that matters to me.
Community
Research Restorative Justice
Do at Home
I will spend 80 minutes learning about restorative justice and conflict resolution opportunities in my own community or state.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Do at Home
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
Do at Home
I will raise money to support Ecochallenge.org or another nonprofit.
Community
Volunteer in My Community
Do at Home
I will volunteer 1 hour(s) in my community during the challenge.
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 1 conversations.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
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.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
Do at Home
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Local Environmental Justice Concerns
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching environmental justice and environmental racism concerns in my region, who is affected by them, and local initiatives to address these concerns.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Learn About Trans, Femme, and Nonbinary Experiences
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about the experiences of trans, femme, and/or nonbinary people.
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.
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.
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.
Waste
Go Paperless
Do at Home
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 3.4lbs (1.5kg) a month or 41lbs (18.6kg) a year by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Food
Choose Organic Ingredients
Do at Home
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) cooked with organic ingredients each day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
Do at Home
I will practice the seven principles of Leave No Trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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.
Energy
Use an Energy Meter
Do at Home
I will use an energy meter to monitor my energy use and identify opportunities to save power.
Waste
Research Local Waste Sites
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minutes finding out where landfills and/or toxic waste sites are situated in my region and which communities are most impacted by these sites.
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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Emma Velazquez 10/28/2020 5:51 PM¿De casualidad alguien recomienda un podcast de ecología?
Sólo he podido encontrar extranjeros, ¿hay alguno mexicano?
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O bueno, de plano de donde sea sólo que me lo recomienden, espero no sea muy tarde para que vean este post jajaja.
Gracias! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Emma Velazquez 10/28/2020 5:40 PMdisconnect the electrical appliances that are not in use, especially the ones that have a light on everyday. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONCommunity Volunteer in My CommunityWhat is one thing you can do to help your community become more sustainable?
Emma Velazquez 10/28/2020 5:37 PMI think buying supporting local, helping to maintain the greens, and that your neighbors keep looking at your example. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal ForgivenessHow has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Family Game HourHow does being playful with others enrich your life?
Emma Velazquez 10/28/2020 10:31 AMspending time with my family, especially in these times of pandemic, is healing and as if difficult times were better. -
Emma Velazquez 10/28/2020 10:26 AMÚltimo día! muy buenas reflexiones, buenos consejos y buenos aprendizajes <3 -
Emma Velazquez 10/26/2020 12:49 PM¡Último lunes del EcoChallenge!
Último empujoncito, vamos equipo!!!! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Healing and Renewal Engage In Active ListeningWhat was it like to actively listen to someone? How did both people and the conversation(s) benefit from active listening?
Emma Velazquez 10/23/2020 3:06 PMIt is a relaxing activity, especially cause you feel that it helps the other person to unburden himself, that perhaps he or she did not have time or did not have someone to talk with about a certain topic and with you they felt the confidence to do so; it is always better to listen more. -
Emma Velazquez 10/22/2020 2:20 PM- Sesión de Q&A en Zoom ahorita.
Cualquier duda sobre actividades del challenge con Fer o conmigo chicos, no se queden con preguntas :) -
Emma Velazquez 10/21/2020 4:41 PM¿Han pensado más de una vez al comprarse un antojito en la tiendita, o en el súper?
les dejo este artículo para que se lo sigan pensando :P
https://www.theguardian.com/sustainable-business/2014/jul/18/good-product-bad-package-plastic-recycle-mistakes