Jorge Romero
POINTS TOTAL
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- 125 TOTAL
Jorge's actions
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
Replace Manual Thermostats
Do at Home
I will replace manual thermostats with programmable ones.
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.
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: 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
Support Native Communities
Do at Home
I will use the resource links provided and spend 30 minutes learning about the native populations that lived in my area prior to colonization, and what I can do to support those that still exist.
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
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Do at Home
I will spend 30 minutes learning about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
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.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Do at Home
I will not travel for meetings and will instead conduct them virtually.
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
Go for a Daily Walk
Do at Home
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Nature
Plant Trees
Do at Home
I will plant 5 tree(s) in my community, public parks, or backyard.
Water
Eco-Friendly Gardening
Do at Home
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
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
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.
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.
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REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Go for a Daily WalkHow do you experience your neighborhood or city differently when walking instead of driving?
Jorge Romero 10/05/2020 9:09 AMI do walk with my kids daily so we can be away from my home, as now with virtual classes it is quite cumbersome for all. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONNature Plant TreesHow is planting trees good for your mental, physical, and spiritual health?
Jorge Romero 10/05/2020 9:08 AMAt my home I planted already 3 trees, and have +12 plants that I use for our home cooking to reduce buying at the grocery store and less waste. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWater Eco-Friendly GardeningWhat are the most prominent water concerns in your area? Examples include drought, flooding, pollution, access, security, and privatization.
Jorge Romero 10/05/2020 9:07 AMTo reduce water usage I installled +6 years ago an automatic watering system for my grass and plants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportation Car ShareTake 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?
Jorge Romero 10/05/2020 9:06 AMRight now due to COVID-19 crisis I will possible not share, however I bought a Prius (Hybrid) to reduce gas consumption in my home. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWaste Launch a Recycling ProgramHow might thinking creatively help us address big systems problems differently?
Jorge Romero 10/05/2020 9:05 AMI already installed recycling bins at my home to separate trash and avoid pollution of the environment. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Use an Energy MeterHow can you make your home more energy efficient?
Jorge Romero 10/05/2020 9:05 AMI monitor daily my energymeter to review my consumption before the energy bill comes at my home and be proactive to reduce an increase of payment in the bill. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Power Down the ComputerWhat are other easy things you could do to save energy and reduce your environmental footprint?
Jorge Romero 10/05/2020 9:04 AMTo power off the computer and the monitor whenever I am away it helps to reduce energy consumption. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONEnergy Online Energy AuditWhat most interested or surprised you about your own energy footprint? What changes did you make or will you make?
Jorge Romero 10/05/2020 9:03 AMIt was important to review all the rooms in my home to audit areas whenever I was consuming not needed KwH.