Ezequiel Lopez~Ruvalcaba
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 425 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO20disposable cupsnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO280gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO3.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO9.0milestraveled by bike
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UP TO16milestraveled by foot
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UP TO756minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO30minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO16peoplehelped
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UP TO32plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO4.4pounds of CO2have been saved
Ezequiel 's actions
Simplicity
De-Clutter my Home
I will de-clutter, clean, and donate or recycle unneeded items in my home.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 30 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Health
Know My Health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 45 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Take Control
Develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
Nature
Eat Meals Outside
I will eat 1 meal(s) outside each day.
Transportation
Just Drive Less
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips.
Health
More Fruits And Veggies
I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 1 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 8 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Health
Go Get a Check Up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Community
Host a House Party
I will host a house party to watch a movie or present a guest speaker on an issue that matters to me.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 30-minute walk outside each day.
Energy
Choose Clean/Renewable Energy
I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Transportation
Go by Bike
I will commute by bike 3 mile(s) per day and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Energy
Turn it off
I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.
Community
Help Others
I will offer to help 2 person(s) who are in need each day.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 60 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Transportation
Advocate for Greener Vehicles
I will assess the vehicles used by my company or college and advocate for a purchasing policy focused on fuel-efficient vehicles.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% % more energy.
Energy
Heat and Cool Naturally
I will naturally heat and cool my house, office, or dorm room by opening or closing my windows, curtains, and blinds, and by using fans.
Simplicity
Buy Only What I Need
I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.
Waste
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will keep 6 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream.
Community
Share my Actions
I will make my environmental actions visible with a lawn sign or bumper sticker, or by posting to my social media networks.
Water
Brush My Teeth Without Running Water
I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
I will only use muscle-powered transportation.
Energy
Switch to Cold Water
I will switch to washing my clothes in cold water, saving up to 1,600 lbs of C02 over the course of the next year.
Energy
Power Down the Computer
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 per day that I do this.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Waste
Avoid Disposables
I will not use any disposable plates, cups, or cutlery.
Waste
Use a Reusable Mug
I will avoid sending 4 disposable cup(s) to the landfill per day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 2 mile(s) per day instead of driving and avoid sending up to 0.0 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Waste
Buy Food and Water Only
I will not purchase anything but food and water.
Waste
Use Reusable Containers
I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and/or unsubscribing from catalogs.
Waste
Personal Waste Audit
I will collect all of my unrecyclable, non-compostable trash with me to raise my awareness of how much I send to the landfill.
Waste
Recycle all Recyclable Materials
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.
Nature
Do Nature Activities
I will engage in nature-based activities with my kid(s) for 3 minute(s) each day. (This can be anything from going on a walk or hike, to noticing the leaves changing color, to reading a book with nature themes.)
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 1 meatless meal(s) per day.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Create Your Own Action
Clean up everybody
One thing I have noticed while traveling on the people path trails is lots of things on the floor, some may consider the things trash. I would make it a challenge to pick up some "trash" while out and about.
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Ezequiel Lopez~Ruvalcaba 10/19/2016 9:08 PM-
Ezequiel Lopez~Ruvalcaba 10/19/2016 9:09 PMAlso I rode my bike about 3 miles there and back!
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