

Luis Gonzalez
"Let's exercise our mind while we exercise our body"
POINTS TOTAL
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- 1,655 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO310minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO3.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO22locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO7.9pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO691gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO1.0treeplanted
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UP TO1.0community eventhosted or attended
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UP TO2.0conversationswith people
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UP TO3.7poundsfood waste prevented
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UP TO22zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO105minutesspent learning
Luis's actions
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
Do at Home
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero-waste each day.
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
Nurture Self-Compassion
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes nurturing my Self-Compassion.
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: 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 2 conversations.
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.
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
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
Do at Home
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
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
Locally-Sourced Meals
Do at Home
I will source 1 meal(s) each day from local producers.
Energy
Install Alternative Energy
Do at Home
I will install an alternative energy system, such as solar electric systems or solar water heaters.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
Do at Home
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
Do at Home
I will spend 15 minutes researching toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
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.
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.
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.
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
Do at Home
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units with energy saving units.
Energy
Replace Manual Thermostats
Do at Home
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 2 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
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.
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.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Water
Fix Leaky Faucets
Do at Home
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.
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.
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.
Participant Feed
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Luis Gonzalez 10/28/2020 6:57 AMI did my best in the energy challenges. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationTake a moment to think of places you frequent often (work, grocery store, school, natural areas). Could you choose one or two days a week to schedule driving with a friend, neighbor or co-worker to these places?
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Luis Gonzalez 10/27/2020 8:30 AMI will continue foraging for my food. -
Luis Gonzalez 10/26/2020 10:52 AMNow we have clean renowable energy at home. -
Luis Gonzalez 10/23/2020 5:23 AMIt is important to know our living area and have sense of place. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow well do you know the area you live in? In what ways is a deep knowledge of your surroundings -- known as a 'sense of place' -- important to you?
Luis Gonzalez 10/23/2020 5:23 AMI live in my area for almost 40 years. I know my area very well. I like to walk in the trails of my community. It is important to have sense of place today because we never know the future. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNaturePeople 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?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNatureHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Luis Gonzalez 10/22/2020 4:22 PMPlanting a tree is good for exercise our body, our mind while selecting a tree to be planted and then our soul or spiritual health. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONHealthTo what extent do environmental factors contribute to your own health or issues with health?
Luis Gonzalez 10/22/2020 4:20 PMEnvironmental factors as pollution cause diseases in the communities that eventually can produce outbreaks. -
Luis Gonzalez 10/22/2020 8:56 AMI eliminated some toxic cleaning products.