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Welcome to 2020 People's Ecochallenge!

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2020 People's Ecochallenge
October 7 - October 28, 2020
Raquel Zuniga's avatar

Raquel Zuniga

HP Costa Rica

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 773 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    850
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    72
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    380
    minutes
    spent outdoors
  • UP TO
    92
    pounds of CO2
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    264
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    1.0
    documentary
    watched
  • UP TO
    90
    minutes
    spent learning

Raquel's actions

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

Do at Home

I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

De-Clutter My Home

Do at Home

I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More Fruits and Veggies

Do at Home

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 3 cup(s) of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 21
DAILY ACTIONS

Action Track: Healing and Renewal

Tend a Garden

Do at Home

I will tend to a garden, or prepare for one, each day using sustainable gardening practices.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

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.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Conserve Toilet Water

Do at Home

I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary about Food Sovereignty

Do at Home

I will watch 1 documentary(ies) about food sovereignty: the right of local peoples to control their own food systems including markets, ecological resources, food cultures and production methods.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

Do at Home

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Water
    What would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
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    Raquel Zuniga 10/19/2020 5:12 PM
    Conserve toilet water
    https://youtu.be/SjjpZUuAdew
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    Raquel Zuniga 10/18/2020 11:27 AM
    Plastic Free Kitchen Essentials! | 11 Eco Friendly Products to Reduce Plastic Waste

    https://youtu.be/ZqmZGPe-FG8

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    Raquel Zuniga 10/18/2020 11:18 AM
    LAS 8 VENTAJAS DE COMPRAR A GRANEL 
    Acostumbrarse a comprar a granel te reporta más beneficios de los que seguramente imaginas:
    *Es más ecológico, ya que no se generan residuos plásticos. Permite comprar la cantidad justa que se necesita, con lo que se tira menos comida y varía más la dieta.
    *La compra es más responsable y menos impulsiva, sin caer en las trampas de la publicidad, el packaging y el marketing.
    *Comes mejor, ya que comprar a granel lleva a una alimentación más consciente en la que uno decide qué come y por qué.
    *Te sale más barato, porque compras solo la cantidad que necesitas, gastas menos y además es de mejor calidad.
    *Ganas en salud. Al ser productos de calidad, la inversión se recupera en salud y en menos gastos médicos.
    *Ves lo que comes. El producto se ve al natural, sin envoltorios.
    *Facilita la proximidad con los dependientes y entre los clientes, que comparten conocimientos y crean vínculos.
    *Permite comprar con libertad y recuperar soberanía alimentaria.
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Energy
    What do you plan to do with the money you save from making more energy efficient choices?
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    Raquel Zuniga 10/14/2020 4:42 PM
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    Raquel Zuniga 10/14/2020 4:36 PM

    https://youtu.be/qbYbI-uGEyg
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  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Food
    Consider the ways you can garden: a plot of land? a patio container? hanging basket? windowsill gardens? What would work best for your living situation and lifestyle?
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    Raquel Zuniga 10/14/2020 4:32 PM
    10 Herbs You Can Grow Indoors on Kitchen Counter
    https://youtu.be/DeLjnFTDjFc

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    Raquel Zuniga 10/13/2020 4:19 PM
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    Raquel Zuniga 10/13/2020 4:18 PM
    12 hábitos saludables para tu cuerpo, mente y alma
    https://youtu.be/08yXOCxH69M
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    Raquel Zuniga 10/13/2020 4:14 PM
    10 Maneras de reducir tus residuos | Cero residuos para principiantes

    https://youtu.be/OagTXWfaXEo
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    Raquel Zuniga 10/12/2020 4:39 PM
    If mindful eating is a new concept for you, start gradually. Eat one meal a day or week in a slower, more attentive manner. Here are some tips that may help you get started:

    -Set your kitchen timer to 20 minutes, and take that time to eat a normal-sized meal.
    -Try eating with your non-dominant hand; if you’re a righty, hold your fork in your left hand when lifting food to your mouth.
    -Use chopsticks if you don’t normally use them.
    -Eat silently for five minutes, thinking about what it took to produce that meal, from the sun’s rays to the farmer to the grocer to the cook.
    -Take small bites and chew well.
    -Before opening the fridge or cabinet, take a breath and ask yourself, “Am I really hungry?” Do something else, like reading or going on a short walk.
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