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October 1 - October 31, 2023
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Michael Chavez

Stan State Sustainability

POINTS TOTAL

  • 0 TODAY
  • 0 THIS WEEK
  • 887 TOTAL

participant impact

  • UP TO
    6.0
    lightbulbs
    replaced
  • UP TO
    680
    minutes
    being mindful
  • UP TO
    85
    more servings
    of fruits and vegetables
  • UP TO
    2,035
    minutes
    spent exercising
  • UP TO
    1.0
    women, BIPOC, and immigrant-owned businesses
    supported
  • UP TO
    180
    minutes
    spent learning

Michael's actions

Transportation

Go for a Daily Walk

Walkable Cities

I will take a walk for 60 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.

COMPLETED 27
DAILY ACTIONS

Transportation

Explore Other Transportation Solutions

All Transportation Solutions

I will spend at least 30 minutes researching other Drawdown Transportation Solutions.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Health and Education

Support Businesses Owned by Women, POC, or Immigrants

Sustainable Intensification for Smallholders

I will spend 60 minutes researching and shopping from 2 businesses owned by women, people of color, or immigrants.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Learn about Carbon Offsets

I will spend 30 minutes learning about carbon offsets, and why they are a necessary solution in combating a climate crisis.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Industry

Research the Climate Impact of Refrigerants

Refrigerant Management

I will spend 30 minutes learning about the climate impact of refrigerants and what climate-friendly refrigerants are by using the links below.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Learn More about Regenerative Agriculture

Conservation Agriculture, Regenerative Annual Cropping

I will spend at least 30 minutes learning about the need for more regenerative agriculture.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Eat Mindfully

Reduced Food Waste

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

COMPLETED 20
DAILY ACTIONS

Electricity

Choose LED Bulbs

LED Lighting

I will replace 6 incandescent lightbulbs with Energy Star-certified LED bulbs, saving up to $14 per fixture per year.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

Support Nutrient Management

Nutrient Management

I will research and support local farmers who have made the decision to not use synthetic nitrogen fertilizers.

COMPLETED
ONE-TIME ACTION

Food, Agriculture, and Land Use

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 20
DAILY ACTIONS

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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    Michael Chavez 10/11/2023 7:43 PM
    Ensuring the health of trees will not only keep green space looking lush, but it will also aid in reducing planet-warming gases to help cut down on the overheating of the Earth. Let's plant more trees !!!

    • ANGIE RAPOSO's avatar
      ANGIE RAPOSO 10/17/2023 11:51 AM
      I try to do my part Mike! I have fruit trees in my back yard!

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    Michael Chavez 10/08/2023 7:45 PM
    I have been trying to avoid single-use plastic items. I have been reusing plastic food containers for storing leftover food or for my lunches. I also always try to recycle correctly in our bins.

  • REFLECTION QUESTION
    Health and Education
    Which businesses that you researched are you excited to support? Are you already supporting businesses that you didn't know were owned by women, people of color, or immigrants?

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    Michael Chavez 10/05/2023 7:51 PM
    Restaurants and small markets owned and operated by immigrants or people of color. I searched them out based on reviews from people and social media.