Maria Cardona
"Yo ayudo a proteger el medio ambiente, porque es el futuro de mis hijos y mis nietos, y quiero que tengan un Mundo saludable."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 872 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO60minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO52milesnot traveled by car
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UP TO1.0locally sourced mealconsumed
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UP TO1.0waste auditconducted
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UP TO712pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO238gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO680minutesspent exercising
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO3.6poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO16lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO60minutesspent learning
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UP TO30plastic containersnot sent to the landfill
Maria's actions
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Health
Exercise Daily
Do at Home
Exercise is a great stress blaster! I will exercise for 30 minute(s) each day.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
Do at Home
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
Do at Home
I will replace 20 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
Do at Home
I will reduce food waste and save money by prepping for 1 meal(s) each day, only buying the ingredients I need.
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.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
Do at Home
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of CO2 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
Do at Home
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.
Energy
Turn It Off
Do at Home
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Transportation
Work From Home
Do at Home
I will work from home 30 day(s) to avoid my commute's carbon output.
Simplicity
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.
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
Reduce Refined Sugar
Do at Home
I will adopt a diet free of refined sugars, which eliminates sweetened beverages, candy, and processed foods.
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.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
Do at Home
I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
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.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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.
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.
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.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
Do at Home
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Action Track: Healing and Renewal
Learn About Constructive Communication
Do at Home
I will spend 60 minute(s) learning about constructive communication.
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.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Buy From a Farmers MarketWhat is one food choice that you make, or could make, that would do more good and less harm?
Maria Cardona 10/28/2020 3:22 PMThe country's meats and fruits. For example: breadfruit, bananas, oranges, pineapples, etc. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Work From HomeIt takes the average worker in the United States 26 minutes to travel to work. One way to fix long commutes would be to make cities more affordable. An even simpler option: promote the use of telework. How have you used technology to replace in-person meetings or work this year?
Maria Cardona 10/28/2020 3:16 PMWell, due to the COVID situation, we have been forced to move to work from home. It has been a bit complicated, but it can be done. Many people noticed that by not seeing so many cars on the road, the sky looked bluer. If they listened better to the birds in the surroundings. Within all the bad, nature, took a break from us. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth ForgivenessHow has the process of forgiving, or contemplating forgiveness, benefited you?
Maria Cardona 10/28/2020 3:11 PMForgiveness is very difficult, but if you do it, it gives you a sense of calm and satisfaction. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth Exercise DailyHow can you incorporate other personal values (like quality time with friends or spending time in nature) into your exercise routine?
Maria Cardona 10/28/2020 3:07 PMWell, right now. My daughter and a friend of hers are included in our exercise routine. We support each other and spend time together in the gym. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Personal Waste AuditWhy is it often difficult to understand the impacts our purchases and waste have on other people, animals, and places?
Maria Cardona 10/28/2020 3:05 PMI think we are used to looking after our closest circle, and we do not realize the damage we can do to others. And I understand that it is also a lack of knowledge. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Go PaperlessReducing your paper mail can reduce mental clutter as well as physical waste -- by reducing what is coming in, you can reduce what is going into the recycling bin too. How does it make you feel? What is the next step you will take to reduce your waste?
Maria Cardona 10/28/2020 3:03 PMI feel very good contributing to the environment. I practically no longer receive paper bills. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Upgrade My WindowsHow does improving your home's energy efficiency help you better live out your values?
Maria Cardona 10/28/2020 2:59 PMBy helping to maintain the temperature levels inside the house, I avoid the use of A / C and save energy. In turn, I help the environment by reducing the consumption of oil, and the consequences to the environment that its use causes. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Install a Low-Flow ShowerheadHow can your region/household prepare for changing water situations in order to become more resilient?
Maria Cardona 10/28/2020 2:53 PMtake care of our bodies of water, collect rainwater for sanitary use, repair water leaks, install equipment that saves water consumption. -
Maria Cardona 10/24/2020 7:09 AM -
Maria Cardona 10/23/2020 7:05 PMMe encanta este challenge, porque me da la oportunidad de aprender y explorar otras alternativas para ayudar en el medio ambiente.