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October 11 - October 25, 2017
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JACKIE ALCANTAR

Green Queens

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 908 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    13
    conversations
    with people
  • UP TO
    162
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    405
    minutes
    of additional sleep
  • UP TO
    390
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    13
    neighbors
    met

JACKIE's actions

Energy

Choose Clean/Renewable Energy

I will sign up for my utility company's clean/renewable energy option.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Upgrade My Windows

I will upgrade the windows or weatherstripping in my home or office to reduce air leaks and save on energy costs.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health

Healthy Sleep

I will commit to getting 45 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Recycle Everything I Can

I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Plant an Herb Garden

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Water

Fix Leaky Faucets

I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water per faucet every day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Meet My Neighbors

I will meet 1 new neighbor(s) per day.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Buy From a Farmers Market

I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Talk To My Friends

I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 1 friends per day about the issue.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 30 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 13
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Buy Only What I Need

I will not buy anything except items required for health and safety.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Complete a Recycler / Composter Training

I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Nature

Tend a Garden

I will tend to a garden each day, or work on starting one.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Happiness

I will write down three things every day for two weeks that I am grateful for, or send one email every day thanking or praising someone.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Energy

Adjust the Thermostat

I will adjust my thermostat down 2 degrees from usual when I use the heat, and up 2 degrees when I use air conditioning.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Smart Seafood Choices

I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.

COMPLETED 14
DAILY ACTIONS

Participant Feed

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    JACKIE ALCANTAR 10/18/2017 3:18 PM
    Perfect weather, let's go for a walk! 

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    JACKIE ALCANTAR 10/14/2017 5:37 PM
    Was able to go to the Farmers Market (cook off) today! Loved spending some time outside and buying local foods. I was able to accomplish that challenge today!

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    JACKIE ALCANTAR 10/11/2017 4:44 PM
    Anyone interested in Recycler/Composter Training .. Sequoia Community Corps offers a "Going Green" Recycling Presentation to local schools and community members.