Emalissa Espinosa
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 326 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO91locally sourced mealsconsumed
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UP TO21zero-waste mealsconsumed
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UP TO35whole food mealsconsumed
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UP TO6.0milestraveled by foot
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UP TO23pounds of CO2have been saved
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UP TO210plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO1.0documentarywatched
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UP TO420minutesspent outdoors
Emalissa's actions
Visions of Sustainability
Collect Rain Water
I will create a rain garden or bioswale, or use rain barrels to collect water for outdoor watering needs.
Visions of Sustainability
Eco-friendly Gardening
I will plant native species, landscape with water-efficient plants, and use eco-friendly fertilizers.
Transportation
Locally-Sourced Meals
I will source 10 meal(s) from local producers each day this week.
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.
Transportation
Walk Instead
I will walk 6 mile(s) each day this week instead of driving and avoid sending up to 22.51 lbs of CO2 into Earth's atmosphere.
Water
Mulch the Base of Trees and Plants
I will prevent water runoff and increase absorbency.
Water
Learn About My Watershed
I will find local resources for learning about my watershed and the particular water issues my region faces.
Water
Use Reusable Bottles
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 30 disposable plastic bottle(s) each day this week.
Water
Say No to Plastic
Plastic bags and small plastic pieces like straws are most likely to get swept into our waterways. This week, I'll say "no" to plastic bags at the store and plastic straws in all of my drinks.
Food
Whole Foods Diet
I will enjoy 5 meal(s) free of processed foods each day this week.
Food
Watch a Documentary
I will watch a documentary film about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.
Food
Support Local Food Systems
I will source 3 meal(s) from local producers each day this week. This could include signing up for a local CSA, buying from a farmer's market, visiting a food co-op, foraging with a local group, or growing my own ingredients.
Food
Visit a Local Farm
I will visit a nearby farm to pick my own fruits and veggies.
Ecological Principles
Recycle Everything I Can
I will recycle all materials that are accepted by local haulers or drop stations in my community this week.
Food
Zero-Waste Cooking
I will cook 3 meal(s) with zero waste each day this week.
Food
Weekly Meal Planning
I will reduce food waste and save money by planning a weekly menu, only buying the ingredients I need.
Ecological Principles
Practice Gratitude for Earth
This week, I will spend 60 minute(s) each day outside, practicing gratitude (prayer, meditation, journaling, etc.) for Earth and the nature surrounding me.
A Call to Sustainability
Pay Attention to Current Events
I will watch or read the news each day this week with a specific focus on sustainability issues and happenings.
A Call to Sustainability
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area.
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