Maria Salazar
"For a world without plastic straws!"
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 787 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO280conversationswith people
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UP TO280gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO150minutesof additional sleep
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UP TO450minutesspent exercising
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UP TO15zero-waste mealsconsumed
Maria's actions
Energy
Upgrade Heating & Cooling Units
I will replace inefficient heating and cooling units.
Waste
Reduce Unwanted Mail
I will reduce the amount of unwanted mail I receive (catalogs, phone books, etc.).
Waste
Needs vs. Wants
I will adopt a "Needs Vs. Wants" approach and only buy things I need.
Community
Talk To My Friends
I will decide which social or environmental issue in my community is most important to me and tell 20 friends per day about the issue.
Water
5-Minute Showers
I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.
Food
Say No to Seafood
I will not eat seafood.
Health
Exercise Daily
I will exercise daily for 30 minute(s) per day for two weeks.
Health
Support Pollution Reduction
I will learn about water and air quality issues in my area, how they are impacting human and environmental health, and how I can help.
Health
Healthy Sleep
I will commit to getting 10 more minute(s) of sleep each night to achieve at least 7 hours per night.
Health
Know My health
I will get my Core Four Biometrics tests (blood pressure, cholesterol, blood sugar and BMI).
Health
Go get a check up
I will make an appointment for my annual physical.
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.
Health
Take Control
I will develop a plan with my medical professionals to achieve my best health and live my life to the fullest.
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.
Energy
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Food
Buy From a Farmers Market
I will purchase produce and meat from a local farmers market or food co-op.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 1 meal(s) with zero waste each day.
Food
Advocate for More Food Options
I will advocate for local and/or organic food options at my school, grocery market, or workplace.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Plant an Herb Garden
I will plant an herb garden in my home, workplace, or dorm room.
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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Maria Salazar 10/26/2017 6:12 PMAfter completing this challenge I learn that it doesn't matter if you are the only one doing something for the world because small actions make big changes! -
Maria Salazar 10/25/2017 2:51 PMEven though the challenge is over, keep doing your actions! -
Maria Salazar 10/23/2017 7:51 AMStart the week with a big smile. Spread love and kindness! -
Maria Salazar 10/21/2017 8:34 AMI told my dad to upgrade Heating and a/c units to save on energy.
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Maria Salazar 10/19/2017 4:59 PMSpend a couple of minutes outside every day and get your dosis of vitamin D from the sunlight. But before doing this, apply sunscreen on your skin. -
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Maria Salazar 10/16/2017 7:23 PMGoing to sleep now because I finished my homework earlier, in order to get more minutes of sleep. -
Maria Salazar 10/16/2017 4:56 AMNothing better than starting the week knowing that you are doing something to help the world! -
Maria Salazar 10/14/2017 6:11 PMInstead of using plastic bags at the grocery store, bring your own reusable bags!