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Alondra Gaspar

Sustainability Action Spring 2018

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 1,101 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    372
    gallons of water
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    99
    meatless or vegan meals
    consumed
  • UP TO
    210
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    540
    minutes
    not spent in front of a screen
  • UP TO
    100
    plastic bottles
    not sent to the landfill
  • UP TO
    1.9
    pounds of paper
    have been saved
  • UP TO
    44
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables

Alondra's actions

Community

Register to Vote

I will register to vote with my state or local election office.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Community

Express my Support

I will find out who in my state makes decisions that impact the environment and express my support for more environmental advocacy.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Waste

Use Reusable Containers

I will only use reusable containers for my lunches at work or school.

COMPLETED 23
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Go Organic

I will choose organic as often as possible to reduce exposure to pesticides, which are unhealthy for me as well as the planet.

COMPLETED 10
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Eat Mindfully

I will eat all of my meals without distractions, e.g., phone, computer, TV, or newspaper.

COMPLETED 8
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 12
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Limit Social Media

I will limit my social media use to once per day.

COMPLETED 2
DAILY ACTIONS

Simplicity

Less Screen Time

I will replace 60 minute(s) of screen time per day with other activities.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

More fruits and veggies

I will eat a heart healthy diet by adding 2 cups of fruits and vegetables each day to achieve at least 4 cups per day.

COMPLETED 22
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Brush My Teeth Without Running Water

I will save up to 8 gallons (30 L) of water each day by turning it off while brushing my teeth.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use Reusable Bags

I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases.

COMPLETED 28
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Watch a Documentary

I will watch a documentary about food with family and friends and talk about what we learned.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food

Shop at Farmers Market

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

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Energy

Turn it off

I will keep lights, electronics, and appliances turned off when not using them.

COMPLETED 32
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Print Double Sided

I will save up to .21 lbs (.09 kg) of paper per day by switching from one-sided printing to two-sided.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Health

Gratitude

I will write down three things that I am grateful for each day OR reach out to thank someone who's doing something positive for our world's health and well-being each day.

COMPLETED 9
DAILY ACTIONS

Waste

Use a Reusable Water Bottle

I will keep 5 disposable plastic bottle(s) from entering the waste stream by using a reusable water bottle.

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Food

Eat Meatless Meals

I will enjoy 3 meatless meal(s) per day.

COMPLETED 33
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

5-Minute Showers

I will save up to 20 gallons (75 L) of water each day by taking 5-minute showers.

COMPLETED 15
DAILY ACTIONS

Water

Ditch Microbeads

I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

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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    Alondra Gaspar 4/22/2018 6:44 PM
    I've really embraced my Mexican culture today but without meat! For lunch today I had organic beans, rice and marinated cactus that my mom makes and it was delicious and super filling. I wish i had taken a picture before I scarfed it down!

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    Alondra Gaspar 4/15/2018 10:09 PM
    This weekend I walked to the public library with my nephew and checked out books, then we walked to the near by ice cream shop because it was such a nice day and REALLY hot in Escondido. 

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    Alondra Gaspar 4/09/2018 4:18 PM
    This weekend I gave less screen time a shot. On Saturday, overtime I got the urge to use social media or watch Netflix, etc., I read a book instead. I really enjoy reading and I haven't had time lately but I gave myself time this weekend to do what I really like.

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    Alondra Gaspar 4/03/2018 8:24 PM
    I read a book today instead of going on my phone for social media or using my computer to watch TV shows. It was really nice just to sit outside and take in the words of a book without any technological interruptions. It was great!

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    Alondra Gaspar 3/26/2018 12:12 PM
    I've had a pretty mellow week so far and I tried to get out instead of investing my time in watching movies or Netflix. So went out to OB at the Dog beach for about and hour and then got an organic and local lunch at OB Peoples market.

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    Alondra Gaspar 3/13/2018 4:34 PM
    Over spring break I tried to eat organic and local. It was a little difficult but easier than I would have thought. I purchased food at Jimbos a local market as well as my local farmers market. I purchased foods and veggies and even local flowers. on that Tuesday I bought vegan Mexican food from one of the stands and it was fantastic! I had veggie tacos with green salsa and vegan horchata.

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    Alondra Gaspar 2/09/2018 12:22 PM
    I have been eating organic today, with organic recipes and ingredients. I sometimes struggle with the price of eating  organic because it is so expensive. With eating organic, I also try to eat local by buy and farmers market or other stores that carry local foods. 

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    Alondra Gaspar 1/29/2018 5:44 PM
    I have learned to shorten my showers drastically. Some of them do go longer than 5 minutes but even then, I try to turn off the water between shampooing. It may be more work but I will be saving a lot of water.

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      Harry Watkins 2/04/2018 3:25 PM
      Good work Alondra!  I also have been turning off the shower while I soap, scrub and shampoo. It IS more work, but yes, we ARE saving a lot of water! We can do it! :-)

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    Alondra Gaspar 1/20/2018 3:25 PM
    I attended the women march today in downtown San Diego that also lobbied in support of green and sustainable actions.

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      Harry Watkins 1/28/2018 12:08 PM
      I attended it as well with my wife Carol and our housemates. It was very energizing (37,000 plus participants!)

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      Rima Antous 1/23/2018 11:04 AM
      I bet it was awesome! I was hoping to go, but unfortunately I couldn't make it. 

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      Michelle Picca 1/21/2018 12:36 AM
      That's awesome! I wish I could've attended

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    Alondra Gaspar 1/20/2018 3:17 PM
    I have try to use as many reusable containers as I can throughout my day. Things such as plastic bottles, baggies and even paper cups and bags too.