Oralia Saldana
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 726 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO15zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO480gallons of waterhave been saved
Oralia's actions
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency by mulching the base of plants and trees at my home or work.
Simplicity
Track my Purchases
I will maintain a record of all my purchases.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not at work.
Nature
Keep a Nature Journal
I will journal each day about my experiences in nature.
Nature
Leave No Trace
I will practice the seven principles of leave no trace when doing nature activities alone or with family and friends.
Food
Whole Food Diet
I will enjoy 1 meal(s) per day free of processed foods.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Nature
Enjoy the Sunrise/Sunset
I will enjoy the sunrise and/or sunset each day.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day.
Food
Buy from a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (consumer-supported agriculture).
Water
Insulate Water Pipes and Water Heater
I will avoid wasting water while waiting for the shower or sink to heat up.
Nature
Explore my Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Nature
Join an Outdoor Project
I will join an outdoor restoration project in my community.
Food
Organize a Course
I will organize one of NWEI's discussion courses on food sustainability, 'Menu for the Future' or 'Hungry for Change', with my family, friends, coworkers, or classmates.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Simplicity
Have a Garage Sale
I will have a group garage sale with friends, family, and/or neighbors.
Food
Animal-free diet
I will adopt a diet free of animal products.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Simplicity
Support a Sharing Economy
I will create or support a sharing economy with family, friends, and neighbors.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
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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Oralia Saldana 10/16/2016 3:52 PMI cooked my dinner with organic ingredients and no meat or seafood. -
Oralia Saldana 10/14/2016 2:08 PMI am on Team Jones!-
Roxy Hines 10/14/2016 2:22 PMWelcome to the dream team! :)
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