Angel Mercado
10/09/2020 6:57 AM
Most of the time is convenience and availability of bottles. Tackling those two with reusable bottles can lead to a permanent habit.
Angel Mercado
"Firm believer in clean energy options and environmental regulations."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 426 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO757minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO69plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO41plastic strawsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO20poundswaste composted
Angel's actions
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and my natural surroundings.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
Do at Home
I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.
Waste
Compost Food Waste
Do at Home
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
Waste
Skip the Straw
Do at Home
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. I will keep 3 plastic straw(s) out of the landfill and ocean each day by refusing straws or using my own glass/metal straw.
Energy
Adjust the Thermostat
Do at Home
I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.
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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Angel Mercado 10/20/2020 12:48 PMThese days have been busy, but fortunately a lot of progress has been made. :) -
Angel Mercado 10/14/2020 9:19 AMI have recently talked to my family regarding the challenge. We have discussed all the benefits of participating. -
Angel Mercado 10/09/2020 7:08 AMMy team inspires me to be better! -
Angel Mercado 10/09/2020 7:06 AMThis is a fun and learning experience... definitely gives insights that we overlook in daily life. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Use a Reusable Water BottleWhile water bottles are needed for health and safety in certain places, we can do more to reduce the unnecessary use of them. What are the barriers to you using reusable bottles and tap water instead of bottled water? How could you make this a permanent habit?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Skip the StrawHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle?
Angel Mercado 10/09/2020 6:53 AMWe have to be conscious of the amount of recyclables that we use every day. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
Angel Mercado 10/09/2020 6:51 AMIt was actually pretty easy to do. Some of it can be used in my garden. A lot of material can be used, as it is compostable. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Practice Gratitude for EarthKathleen Dean Moore says that a sense of gratitude leads to a sense of moral obligation. Do you agree? How can we cultivate a sense of gratitude as individuals, and as a society?
Angel Mercado 10/09/2020 6:48 AMRealizing the importance of Earth will let us know that we have to save her and work towards its greatness. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Adjust the ThermostatYour utility company is able to tell you your average energy usage. Ask them how your energy usage compares to others in your ZIP code, region, and/or state. What other steps can you take each day to reduce your electricity usage?
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Angel Mercado 9/25/2020 8:31 AMToday I created conscience about clean energy with my family.