

Fatima Flores
POINTS TOTAL
- 0 TODAY
- 0 THIS WEEK
- 495 TOTAL
participant impact
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UP TO270gallons of waterhave been saved
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UP TO751minutesspent exercising
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UP TO2.0donationsmade
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UP TO9.0conversationswith people
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UP TO70minutesspent learning
Fatima's actions
Electricity
Learn More about Biomass
Biomass Power
I will spend at least 30 minutes learning more about the energy generation potential of biomass.
Electricity
Spread the Word about Energy Alternatives
All Electricity Solutions
I will research and tell 2 people each day about the benefits of alternative energy sources like wind turbines, solar energy, geothermal energy, and methane digesters.
Food, Agriculture, and Land Use
Support Indigenous Peoples' Land Management
Indigenous Peoples' Forest Tenure
I will donate to Native American Rights Fund, which protects tribal natural resources and environmental rights and promotes Native American Human Rights.
Industry
Find a Local Climate-Friendly Supermarket
Refrigerant Management
I will explore the interactive map in the links below to find a supermarket that does not use HFC refrigerants near my home.
Transportation
Go for a Daily Walk
Walkable Cities
I will take a walk for 30 minutes each day and take note of the infrastructure that makes walking more or less enjoyable, accessible, and possible.
Transportation
Use Muscle Power
Multiple Transportation Solutions
I will cut my car trip mileage by only taking necessary trips, and I will only use muscle-powered transportation for all other trips.
Land Sinks
Buy Bamboo
Bamboo Production
When they are available, I will purchase products made from bamboo instead of wood, plastic, or metal.
Health and Education
Fund Family Planning
Family Planning and Education
I will donate to supply a community with reproductive health supplies.
Buildings
Fix Leaky Faucets
Low-Flow Fixtures
I will fix faucets or report leaky faucets to facilities that have been wasting up to 9 gallons (34 L) of water a day or 270 (1,020 L) gallons of water a month per faucet.
Coastal, Ocean, and Engineered Sinks
Learn about Biochar
Biochar Production
I will spend 15 minutes learning about biochar and how it can help sequester carbon.
Transportation
Photo Walk
I will walk for 30 minutes each day and take at least (___) photos of my walk. The goal is to focus on health and well-being.
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 QUESTIONLand SinksAre bamboo alternatives readily available in your community? If not, what are other sustainable alternatives?
Fatima Flores 10/16/2023 2:23 PMFrom what I could see there are no bamboo alternatives available in my community from what I researched online and in store. I had to order my bamboo biodegradable toothbrush from Amazon Prime. What I did find as other sustainable alternatives were mainly paper straws recycled toilet paper, etc. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityWhat inspiration and wisdom can you gather from your family, faith, or community traditions that would help you in both communicating about and addressing our most pressing energy issues?
Fatima Flores 10/09/2023 10:57 AMBy integrating my family values and principles into discussions and initiatives related to the importance of energy sustainability when addressing our most pressing energy issues. Plus, how we can as a whole come up with solutions to the issues. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONFood, Agriculture, and Land UseIndigenous speaker and activist Winona LaDuke says that, "most indigenous ceremonies, if you look to their essence, are about the restoration of balance — they are a reaffirmation of our relationship to creation. That is our intent: to restore, and then to retain balance and honor our part in creation." Why is balance important to sustainability?
Fatima Flores 10/09/2023 10:54 AMBalance is vital to sustainability because to live sustainably, we must acknowledge the finite nature of the Earth's resources and live within our ecological capabilities. Ensure that future generations can live in a healthy environment by practicing responsible stewardship of the domain. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONElectricityHad you ever heard of biomass technology before you took this challenge? What did you learn that surprised you? Share your new knowledge with your friends!
Fatima Flores 10/09/2023 10:50 AMBefore taking this class, I had just heard about biomass technology. Biomass technology encompasses many methods and processes to harness energy and valuable products from organic materials, such as wood, crop residues, and algae. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONIndustryHow close is the nearest climate-friendly supermarket to your home? How could you encourage local supermarket to reduce or phase out their use of HFC refrigerants?
Fatima Flores 10/08/2023 5:59 PMI am about 2 hours away from the nearest climate-friendly supermarket. The closest one shown was in Portland. I would say probably by reaching out to local supermarkets and the importance of reducing their HFC refrigerants. -
REFLECTION QUESTIONTransportationWhat have you noticed on your daily walks? What have you enjoyed? What infrastructure changes could make your walks more enjoyable or possible?
Fatima Flores 10/05/2023 2:08 PMI noticed that other people walking are happier when the weather is sunny and warm. I've enjoyed taking time for myself on my walks and taking that time to think and just be more mindful. Walking with a friend or a group would make it more enjoyable.