Rachel Zelaya
4/02/2020 4:14 PM
I'm noticing how much compost my family of 4 is creating now that we are on lockdown. So glad it's not going into the trash!
Rachel Zelaya
"Sustainable Resilient Longmont collaborates with the Longmont community to cultivate a sustainable and thriving city. As the hub for education, advocacy and action, we support the three pillars of sustainability: environmental protection, responsible economic growth and social equity."
POINTS TOTAL
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- 0 THIS WEEK
- 333 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO45minutesspent outdoors
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UP TO3.0pieces of litterpicked up
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UP TO3.0plastic bottlesnot sent to the landfill
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UP TO6.0poundswaste composted
Rachel's actions
Climate
Sign a local petition for 100% renewable energy production
Sign the Petition: Tell PRPA to Bring More Clean Energy to Northern Colorado! Take Action: Platte River Power Authority (PRPA) says it is committed to 100% carbon-free energy by 2030, but it hasn't announced plans to quit coal and gas! WHY THIS MATTERS If PRPA transitions from coal plants to clean energy, its customers would save money and breathe easier. Studies have shown that clean energy, like wind, is cheaper than coal, which pollutes our air and water at alarming rates. If PRPA is truly invested in our future and wants to take bold action to reduce carbon emissions and protect our environment, then it must announce retirement dates for its coal plants and plan on bringing Fort Collins, Longmont, Loveland and Estes Park 100% clean energy! Tell the PRPA Board to take action now! https://addup.sierraclub.org/campaigns/sign-the-petition-tell-prpa-to-bring-more-clean-energy-to-northern-colorado
Food
Plant a Garden
"If you have thought about growing a vegetable garden in the past but didn’t have time, while you are under orders to stay home and living on less income, take advantage of this opportunity to start a garden. It isn’t hard and can be very rewarding! Planting is a hopeful act and will give you a break from the news of the day. Get the whole family involved and dig in!" https://www.almanac.com/gar…/grow-victory-garden-coronavirus
Forests
Capture It!
Take a photo of you or your family completing a challenge in this category, and email it to rachel@srlongmont.org. We'll be creating a slideshow to encourage others in our community!
People
Capture It!
Take a photo of you or your family completing a challenge in this category, and email it to rachel@srlongmont.org. We'll be creating a slideshow to encourage others in our community!
Food
Capture It!
Take a photo of you or your family completing a challenge in this category, and email it to rachel@srlongmont.org. We'll be creating a slideshow to encourage others in our community!
People
Keep My Community Clean
I will pick up 3 piece(s) of litter each day while following the CDC’s current guidelines for prevention of disease transfer.
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.
Fresh Water
Use a Reusable Water Bottle
I will use a reusable bottle and stop purchasing bottled water, saving 1 disposable plastic bottle(s) a day.
Food
Compost Food Waste
I will avoid sending up to .69 lbs (.31 kg) of food waste to the landfill each day by composting my food or learning how to.
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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Rachel Zelaya 4/12/2020 2:27 PMWalked with my family and dog to a new sledding spot and had a blast sledding and throwing snowballs! -
Rachel Zelaya 4/10/2020 3:07 PMPlanted our cool weather veggies before the freezing temps come this weekend! -
Rachel Zelaya 4/10/2020 3:02 PM -
Rachel Zelaya 4/07/2020 10:28 AMMy mom and I went to Flower Bin (wearing our masks) and purchased a bunch of cool weather starter plants - kale, peas, lettuce, spinach, broccoli, etc and will plant them this weekend. It will be so great to harvest our veggies instead of having to go to the grocery store! -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood Compost Food WasteNew to composting? Be sure to check out the action resource links to learn tips and more about it. As you transition from throwing food away to composting, what do you notice about how much you are tossing? How will you use your compost once it is ready?
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Rachel Zelaya 3/31/2020 4:54 PMWelcome! We've suggested some daily and one time challenges. Feel free to add your own challenges too! Let's keep Longmont sustainable and resilient to celebrate the 50th annual Earth Day!