Erika Perez
"I will integrate sustainable practices into my daily life to set an encouraging example for fellow students and my family."
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,217 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO210minutesspent exercising
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UP TO420minutesspent outdoors
Erika's actions
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Eliminate Toxic Plastics
I will avoid buying toxic plastics, including polycarbonate, polystyrene and polyvinyl.
Food
Try a New Way to Prep
I will try a new method of food preparation, such as canning, pickling, or baking bread.
Community
Join my Neighborhood Association
I will join my neighborhood association or another local group.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Waste
Start Composting
I will start a compost collection at home, work, or school.
Waste
Complete a Recycler / Composter Training
I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Community
Raise Money For a Nonprofit
I will raise money to support Northwest Earth Institute or another local nonprofit.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
Health
Audit Toxic Cleaning Products in my Home
I will research toxic chemicals found in cleaning supplies and personal care products and remove them from my home.
Health
PAID FAMILY LEAVE
I will learn about paid leave and its impact on health and wellness at a personal and societal level and how I can help advocate for paid leave in my company and at the national level.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Food
Join a Local CSA
I will sign up for a local CSA (Consumer-supported Agriculture).
Community
Connect with a Nonprofit
I will connect with a local nonprofit, environmental or otherwise, and find out how I can get involved or become a member.
Transportation
Car Share
I will sign up for a car-sharing service, or organize car sharing with my neighbors, to cut down on the number of vehicles on the road.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Energy
Disable Screen Savers
I will disable screen savers and will put the computer to sleep instead, saving up to 28% more energy.
Nature
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 10 minute(s) per day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside.
Simplicity
Disconnect from Email
I will disconnect from my email when not working or studying.
Nature
Practice Gratitude for Earth
I will spend 5 minute(s) per day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
Simplicity
Work-Life Balance
I will not work more than 8 hour days each day to practice work-life balance.
Nature
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a 15-minute walk outside each day.
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.
Simplicity
Go for a Daily Walk
I will take a walk each day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Participant Feed
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To get started, share “your why.” Why did you join the challenge and choose the actions you did?
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Erika Perez 10/25/2017 10:28 PMStopped paying attention to the eco-challenge and logging in the things I have done. But I'm happy I sort of got back on track and am also very happy with myself and everyone else who did this challenge! :) -
Erika Perez 10/13/2017 7:00 PM -
Erika Perez 10/12/2017 1:59 PMAlready had a reusable water bottle and reusable straws, but today I decided to get a reusable Starbucks cup! -
Erika Perez 10/10/2017 9:46 AMExcited to start my challenges :)