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Destiny Suarez 4/30/2021 8:11 AM
Alissa Aragon
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 385 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO3.3pounds of paperhave been saved
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UP TO5.0meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO120minutesspent exercising
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UP TO45minutesspent learning
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UP TO1.0donationmade
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UP TO1.0miletraveled by bike
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UP TO1.1pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO35minutesbeing mindful
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UP TO6.0lightbulbsreplaced
Alissa's actions
Buildings
Replace Manual Thermostats
Smart Thermostats
I will replace manual thermostats with smart ones.
Industry
Recycle Everything I Can
Recycling
Contamination prevents what is recyclable from being recycled. I will research and recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community, making sure to not contaminate recyclables with non-recyclables.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Industry
Go Paperless
Recycled Paper
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by 0.11lbs (0.05kg) a day or 3.3lbs (1.6kg) a month by opting into paperless billing, ending unwanted subscriptions and opting out of junk mail.
Electricity
Choose LED Bulbs
LED Lighting
I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Industry
Learn About & Practice Sustainable Fashion
Multiple Industry Solutions
I will learn about sustainable fashion and begin trying to practice it in my own life.
Health and Education
Fund Family Planning
Health and Education
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Industry
Practice the 5 R's
Recycling
I will Practice the "5 Rs" — refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose, and recycle — to reduce my waste more than I can with just recycling alone.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Smaller Portions
Reduced Food Waste
I will use smaller plates and/or serve smaller portions when dishing out food.
Transportation
Go by Bike
Bicycle Infrastructure
I will commute by bike 2 mile(s) each day and avoid sending up to (___) lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Transportation
Conduct Virtual Meetings
Telepresence
I will encourage my office to hold meetings virtually whenever possible instead of requiring travel.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Reduce Animal Products
Plant-Rich Diets
I will enjoy 1 meatless or vegan meal(s) each day of the challenge.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
Reduced Food Waste
I will spend at least 15 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Electricity
Explore Other Electricity Solutions
All Electricity Solutions
I will spend at least 15 minutes researching other Drawdown Electricity Solutions.
Participant Feed
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REFLECTION QUESTIONHealth and EducationWhen family planning focuses on healthcare provision and meeting the expressed needs of women, it results in empowerment, equality, and well-being, and the benefits to the planet are side effects. Why is family planning an important civil rights consideration?
Alissa Aragon 4/29/2021 8:40 AMFamily planning is a FAMILY consideration and should not be determined or restricted by outside entities hoping to put constraints or perimeters on this decision. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Alissa Aragon 4/29/2021 8:34 AMThis helps me to evaluate my foods differently and to not throw something away if the "best by" date has passed. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationHow does using human-powered transportation make you feel compared to using other methods of transportation?
Alissa Aragon 4/09/2021 2:49 PMI LOVE riding my bike! I wish I lived in a part of town that had more around that we could ride our bikes to. My children have also enjoyed riding their bikes each day to get exercise. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Alissa Aragon 4/09/2021 2:48 PMI notice people in my neighborhood, changes to peoples homes, and how my mood changes from just being outside. I enjoy having the time to walk my dog each day and listen to podcasts that I miss due to my commute being nonexistent. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryHow could you incorporate other "R's" -- reduce, reuse, refuse, repair, repurpose, etc. -- into your lifestyle? How does considering implementing these "R's" make you feel?
Alissa Aragon 4/09/2021 2:47 PMI feel that I grew up in an area where recycling was an inherent part of our daily lives. I need to pass that same habit into my families life as well. Through the shelter in place we have done more repairing and reducing in our lives just from being stagnant. I look forward to practicing refusing and repurposing and learning how to implement those practices. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat do you want to prioritize over material 'stuff' in your own life?
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REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseWhile dishing food out, we tend to load our plates with more than we need. Using smaller plates helps to mitigate this. Aside from the environmental benefits, what other benefits might come from eating/serving smaller portions?
Alissa Aragon 4/09/2021 2:44 PMDecreasing wasted food, decreasing calories, and not mindless overeating. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryWhat are some more "R's" you could add to your daily practice to reduce your waste?
Alissa Aragon 4/09/2021 2:43 PMRepurpose! I look forward to challenging myself to repurpose items rather than buying new and contributing to consumerism as a whole. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseMindful eating is healthier for us than eating with distractions. How does your eating experience differ when practicing mindfulness?
Alissa Aragon 4/09/2021 2:41 PMI have time to calm my mind and focus on one thing which is very rare. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! What's next for you?