
Minerva Azpeytia
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 239 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO2.0advocacy actionscompleted
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UP TO28plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO191minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO2.0documentarieswatched
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UP TO592minutesspent exercising
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UP TO1.0conversationwith a person
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UP TO180minutesspent learning
Minerva's actions
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
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I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Simplicity
Needs Vs. Wants
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I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
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I will keep 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Energy
Calculate the Carbon Footprint of my Household
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I will calculate the carbon emissions associated with my household and consider how different lifestyle choices could reduce our carbon footprint and our impact on the environment.
Food
Join a Local CSA
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I will sign up for a local CSA (Community-Supported Agriculture).
Food
Organize a Course
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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
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I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
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I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
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I will spend at least 60 minutes assessing the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Transportation
Research and Consider Switching to a Hybrid or Electric Vehicle
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I will spend at least 60 minutes researching and weighing my options to see if a hybrid or electric vehicle makes sense for my lifestyle.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
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I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
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I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
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
Online Energy Audit
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I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
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I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Health
Exercise Daily
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Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Action Track: Justice for the Whole Community
Watch a Documentary about Racial Injustice
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I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about systemic racism.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Engage In Active Listening
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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
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I will spend quality time with family and friends by playing low-tech game(s) and/or through the spirit of imagination.
Waste
Advocate For More Food Packaging Options
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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.
Energy
Upgrade My Windows
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I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
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I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.
Nature
Forage for My Food
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I will use the resources below to find where I can forage for my own food locally.
Nature
Support Local Pollinators
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At least 30% of crops and 90% of flowering plants rely on pollinators to produce fruit. I will spend 30 minutes researching which plants support local native pollinators and plant some in my yard.
Nature
Join An Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community while observing best practices in my region for not spreading COVID-19.
Nature
Organize a Course
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I will organize one of Ecochallenge.org's discussion courses, such as 'Reconnecting with Earth', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.