Emmanuel Valencia
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 1,262 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO1,040minutesspent learning
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UP TO1,660minutesnot spent in front of a screen
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UP TO1,720minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO80conversationswith people
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UP TO2.0hoursvolunteered
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UP TO10lightbulbsreplaced
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UP TO1.0advocacy actioncompleted
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UP TO216gallons of waterhave been saved
Emmanuel's actions
Fresh Water
Conserve Toilet Water
I will save up to 12 gallons (45 L) of water a day by flushing only when necessary.
Food
Learn the Truth About Expiration Dates
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning how to differentiate between sell by, use by, and best by dates.
Wildlife
Research a Wild Animal
I will spend at least 20 minutes learning about a wild animal I find interesting, including their life cycle, habitat, ecosystem functions, and interactions with humans (if any!).
Forests
Explore My Area
I will explore at least one new hiking trail or nature walk in my area while following CDC guidelines for social distancing.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Volunteer in my Community
I will volunteer 2 hour(s) in my community helping people who are most at need right now, including elderly and immunocompromised people, people without childcare, and people whose jobs have been affected by social distancing measures.
Climate
Choose LED Bulbs
I will replace 10 incandescent lightbulb(s) with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Connect While Social Distancing
I will connect with at least 2 person/people a day through phone call or video chat to support mine and other’s mental and emotional health during this challenging time.
Wildlife
Use Reusable Bags
Plastic bags can be mistaken for food by many wild animals. If at all possible, I will not accept any disposable bags when making purchases, including produce bags.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Spend Time Outside
I will replace 20 minute(s) each day typically spent inside (computer time, watching television, etc.) with quality time outside that follows CDC guidelines for preventing disease spread.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Research Benefits of Biodiversity
I will spend at least 30 minutes researching how biodiversity positively impacts our world and how the loss of biodiversity harms it.
Action Track: Building Resilience
Research Local Climate Issues
I will spend at least 30 minute(s) a day researching climate issues or climate solutions in my local area and share with others through my team feed, social media, or conversations with my peers.
Action Track: Earth Day Together!
Earth Day Action: Share Eco Tips
Through social media or on the Earth Day Ecochallenge feed, I will share my favorite environmentally friendly habit with my friends, even if it’s not an Earth Day action.
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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REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Earth Day Together! Earth Day Action: Share Eco TipsWhat environmentally friendly habit have you most recently implemented? How do you ensure that you are successful in creating or changing a habit?
Emmanuel Valencia 4/23/2020 7:41 PMWalking or running to a destination rather than using a car (benefits of not living in the middle of nowhere). A habit is created by doing that particular activity constantly so... everyday at around 8-9 in the morning, i go for a walk/run to a store, even if im not buying anything. I want to get used to this to reduce CO2 and daily exercise -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Use Reusable BagsWhat do you do if you find yourself in the situation of needing a bag for items but don't have a reusable one with you? Carry things out in your hands? In a cart? Accept a disposable one? If you find yourself in this position often, what system could you put in place to try to create a successful habit of not using plastic bags?
Emmanuel Valencia 4/13/2020 6:40 PMWe always carry "backup" reusable bags and put them in the trunk of the car just in case we forget the usual ones. If i were in that situation where theres none, i think carrying them in a cart would be the best option -
REFLECTION QUESTIONClimate Choose LED BulbsChanging lightbulbs is an excellent first step toward energy efficiency! In what other ways can you exercise your civic duty to protect the environment and reduce carbon emissions?
Emmanuel Valencia 4/10/2020 6:08 PMNot using so much electricity because of the fossil fuels needed to get it running -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFresh Water Conserve Toilet WaterWhat would a sustainable water future in your region look like? What needs to change?
Emmanuel Valencia 4/09/2020 9:25 AMNot wasting it on water balloons or stupid youtube videos would be a start. Its easy to conserve water when stupidity isnt brought up -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Learn the Truth About Expiration DatesHow does knowing the difference between use by, sell by, and best by dates empower you to make better decisions?
Emmanuel Valencia 4/07/2020 10:17 PMwell... you dont buy something that will spoil soon if you dont intend on using it quickly and you save money if you buy something that will expire soon -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Connect While Social DistancingHow does connecting with others help your own mental and emotional health? How can it help support others?
Emmanuel Valencia 4/06/2020 6:50 PMhumor tends to ease things and overall improve the mood of the people involved. Adding more people to the group chat can help others as well -
REFLECTION QUESTIONForests Explore My AreaHow can spending more time outdoors enhance your sense of place?
Emmanuel Valencia 4/06/2020 12:27 PMThe more time spent outdoor, the more you feel like you belong and play an important role in your community -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Volunteer in my CommunityHow does volunteering enhance your community and/or change your relationship with it?
Emmanuel Valencia 4/06/2020 11:09 AMIt brings people together while benefitting those in need. Neighboring cities come over to help out too which is nice because now it is not just the people nearby but others too. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONWildlife Research a Wild AnimalWhat interesting facts did you learn about the animal you researched? What are some of your favorite things about this animal?
Emmanuel Valencia 4/03/2020 6:10 PMI found out that the male robin sings better than the female and that they used to be killed for their meat. I see them all the time on the bird feeder in my backyard and I enjoy seeing them despite being such a common bird -
REFLECTION QUESTIONAction Track: Building Resilience Research Benefits of BiodiversityHow can you encourage biodiversity by your own actions?
Emmanuel Valencia 4/03/2020 5:58 PMPreventing people from building/constructing where there is more wild life