Jacob Sanchez
"To strive to make the world a better place. "
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,138 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO4.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO39meatless or vegan mealsconsumed
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UP TO300minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO15pounds of CO2have been saved
Jacob's actions
Waste
Find Local Recycling Depots
I will find out where to recycle the recyclable items that I can't put in my curbside bin.
Waste
Go Paperless
I will reduce the amount of paper mail that I receive by opting into paperless billing and subscriptions.
Waste
Complete a Recycler / Composter Training
I will sign up for a Recycler / Composter program in my area.
Waste
Launch a Recycling Program
I will start a recycling program at my workplace or school. If a recycling program exists, I will advocate for ways to improve and expand it.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
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.
Simplicity
Limit Social Media
I will limit my social media use to once per day.
Simplicity
Eat Mindfully
I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.
Simplicity
Less Screen Time
I will replace 20 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.
Community
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 4 hour(s) in my community.
Energy
Online Energy Audit
I will complete an online energy audit of my home, office, or dorm room and identify my next steps for saving energy.
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.
Waste
Use Reusable Bags
I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Nature
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
Food
Smart Seafood Choices
I will visit seafoodwatch.org or download the app and commit to making better seafood choices for a healthier ocean.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Eat Meatless Meals
I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.
Participant Feed
Reflection, encouragement, and relationship building are all important aspects of getting a new habit to stick.
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Jacob Sanchez 10/24/2017 2:31 PM -
Jacob Sanchez 10/23/2017 2:36 PMVolunteered at the Food Bank of Larimer County with Vinci and Jeff. We packed Chipotle peppers for 2 hours and didn't even cry! If anyone is interested in volunteering with YEN in the future, we have a standing appointment with the Food Bank on the 3rd Monday of every month. Ask Julia Gross for more details. -
Jacob Sanchez 10/19/2017 3:01 PM-
Pam Bittner 10/23/2017 9:49 AMJealous! -
Becky Naqvi 10/20/2017 8:02 PMWhat a wonderful picture!!
My daughter went to Cornell for a year and they had an apple vending machine in the basement of their Horticulture building with several different varieties of apples. Cheers to NY state and their apples!
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Jacob Sanchez 10/12/2017 10:24 AMGoing to try to not eat my lunches at my desk. It's more challenging thank you'd think! -
Jacob Sanchez 9/27/2017 2:21 PMWe've been challenged by HP Vancouver, Corvallis, and Palo Alto as well as AMD here in Fort Collins!